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5-12-030 Definitions.

12/9/2011

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Whenever used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

(a) “Dwelling unit” means a structure or the part of a structure that is used as a home,
residence or sleeping place by one or more persons who maintain a household, together
with the common areas, land and appurtenant buildings thereto, and all housing services,
privileges, furnishings and facilities supplied in connection with the use or occupancy
thereof, including garage and parking facilities.

(b) “Landlord” means the owner, agent, lessor or sublessor, or the successor m interest of any of them, of a dwelling unit or the building of which it is part.

(c) “Owner” means one or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested all or part of the legal title to property, or all or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of the premises, including a mortgagee in possession.

(d) “Person” means an individual, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association or any other legal or commercial entity.

(e) “Premises” means the dwelling unit and the structure of which it is a part, and facilities and appurtenances therein, and grounds, areas and facilities held out for the use of tenants.

(f) “Rent” means any consideration, including any payment, bonus, benefits or gratuity, demanded or received by a landlord for or in connection with the use or occupancy of a dwelling unit.

(g) “Rental agreement” means all written or oral agreements embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit.

(i) “Successor landlord” means any person who follows a landlord in ownership or control of a dwelling unit or the building of which it is part, and shall include a lienholder who takes ownership or control either by contract, operation of law or a court order. However, a “successor landlord” shall not include a receiver pursuant to a court order.

(i) “Tenant” means a person entitled by written or oral agreement, subtenancy approved by the landlord or by sufferance, to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others.

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    • CRLTO >
      • 5-12-010 Title, Purpose And Scope.
      • 5-12-020 Exclusions.
      • 5-12-030 Definitions.
      • 5-12-040 Tenant Responsibilities.
      • 5-12-050 Landlord’s Right Of Access.
      • 5-12-060 Remedies For Improper Denial Of Access.
      • 5-12-070 Landlord’s Responsibility To Maintain.
      • 5-12-080 Security Deposits.
      • 5-12-081 Interest Rate On Security Deposits.
      • 5-12-082 Interest Rate Notification.
      • 5-12-090 Identification Of Owner And Agents.
      • 5-12-095 Tenants’ Notification of Foreclosure Action.
      • 5-12-100 Notice Of Conditions Affecting Habitability.
      • 5-12-110 Tenant Remedies.
      • 5-12-120 Subleases.
      • 5-12-130 Landlord Remedies.
      • 5-12-140 Rental Agreement.
      • 5-12-150 Prohibition On Retaliatory Conduct By Landlord.
      • 5-12-160 Prohibition On Interruption Of Tenant Occupancy By Landlord.
      • 5-12-170 Summary Of Ordinance Attached To Rental Agreement.
      • 5-12-180 Attorney’s Fees.
      • 5-12-190 Rights And Remedies Under Other Laws.
      • 5-12-200 Severability.
    • Illinois Eviction Law (Forcible Entry And Detainer)
    • Illinois Security Deposit Return Act
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