Illinois HB5222 establishes a process for hotel operators to evict non-paying occupants while protecting tenants with bona fide leases.
Illinois HB5222 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to allow hotel operators to evict occupants who fail to pay for lodging and remain on the premises without consent. The bill defines a non-paying occupant as a trespasser, not a tenant, unless they have a bona fide lease agreement. Law enforcement can remove such trespassers if the hotel operator follows specific procedures, including reasonable payment collection efforts and written notice to vacate. The bill also provides a safe harbor for operators and employees acting in good faith and compliance with the Act.
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