Illinois HB0053 clarifies eviction moratoriums to exclude certain individuals from protection.

Illinois HB0053, known as the Eviction Moratorium Clarification Act, specifies that eviction moratoriums do not protect individuals who have not experienced a substantial loss of income, are not making best efforts to pay rent, or fail to meet other stated requirements. It also exempts evictions for those engaging in criminal activity, threatening safety, damaging property, or substantially infringing on other tenants' use and enjoyment. Additionally, landlords are not responsible for tenants' utility payments if usage is more than 20% higher than the previous year.

Illinois HB0053 clarifies eviction moratoriums to exclude certain individuals from protection.

Illinois HB0053, known as the Eviction Moratorium Clarification Act, specifies that eviction moratoriums do not protect individuals who have not experienced a substantial loss of income, are not making best efforts to pay rent, or fail to meet other stated requirements. It also exempts evictions for those engaging in criminal activity, threatening safety, damaging property, or substantially infringing on other tenants' use and enjoyment. Additionally, landlords are not responsible for tenants' utility payments if usage is more than 20% higher than the previous year.