Illinois Application fees & screening
How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in Illinois?
If a prospective tenant provides a reusable tenant screening report that meets the statute's criteria, including being prepared within the previous 30 days, the landlord may not charge a fee to access the report or an application screening fee.
Verified Source: 765 ILCS 705/30 · last checked 2026-10-15
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