House Bill 5523

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House Bill 5523 creates an affirmative defense to a forcible entry and detainer action if the court makes a finding that the demand for possession is based solely on an incident of or a tenant’s status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, stalking, or dating violence.  In order to prove the affirmative defense, one form of documentary evidence such as a police or medical report is required.  The Bill is now being sent to the Governor.  For more information on this bill visit:

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation then click on House Bills 5501-5600 and go to 5523.