SB 3075

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a non-home rule municipality may adopt a crime-free rental housing ordinance for the purpose of deterring crime in residential areas. Provides that a crime-free rental housing ordinance may require a property owner to obtain a valid residential rental license from the municipality and to attend a training program or seminar concerning crime prevention before he or she may obtain a residential rental license. Provides that an ordinance may require that any lease entered into for residential property located in the municipality include a provision or an addendum that prohibits a tenant, a tenant's family member, or a guest of the tenant from engaging in, facilitating, or permitting any quasi-criminal or criminal activity as defined by federal, State, or local law. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.