LANDLORD-TENANT-PET FEES Senate SponsorsSen. Christopher Belt 4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 765 ILCS 705/35 newAmends the Landlord Tenant Act to create a pet fee (any one-time non-refundable fee paid at the beginning of a tenancy to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy) and "pet rent" (any recurring non-refundable fee paid alongside rent to allow a pet to remain at the property for the duration of the tenancy). Provides that a landlord may charge a tenant either a one-time pet fee or recurring pet rent, but not both. Provides that pet fees may not exceed $500 and pet rent may not exceed $25 for small animals and $50 for large animals per pet. Provides that a landlord may not charge a pet fee or pet rent for an assistance animal consistent with the Assistance Animal Integrity Act. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to require a landlord to charge either a pet fee or pet rent. 2/5/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt 2/5/2025SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 2/18/2025SenateAssigned to Judiciary 3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025 4/4/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments