Lombard renters are governed by Illinois state landlord-tenant law. The Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance does not apply in Lombard, but the Illinois Security Deposit Return Act (765 ILCS 710), the implied warranty of habitability under Illinois common law, and the anti-retaliation provisions of 765 ILCS 720 all protect Lombard tenants. Rent control is prohibited statewide, and Lombard has not adopted any local tenant protection ordinance.
Lombard is located in DuPage County, and eviction actions are heard in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court of DuPage County. Tenants in Lombard have access to Prairie State Legal Services, which provides free civil legal assistance throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area including DuPage County.
This page is an informational overview only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Illinois attorney or a qualified legal aid organization for guidance on your specific situation.
Lombard has no rent control, and Illinois state law (50 ILCS 825/5) prohibits all municipalities from enacting rent control ordinances. This preemption is statewide and applies to every Illinois community, including Lombard. Landlords may raise rent by any amount, provided they give proper advance written notice.
For month-to-month tenants, at least 30 days written notice is required before a rent increase takes effect. Fixed-term lease tenants are protected from mid-lease increases unless the lease explicitly allows it and the tenant consents in writing. If you receive a rent increase you believe is retaliatory — for example, issued shortly after you complained about a housing code violation — you may have a defense under 765 ILCS 720/1.
Illinois law provides the following core protections for Lombard renters:
2025-2026 Illinois law updates: Effective January 1, 2026, the Safer Homes Act (Public Act 103-1031) requires landlords to attach the Illinois Department of Human Rights' Summary of Rights to every residential lease; House Bill 3566 (Public Act 104-0317) prohibits landlords from naming minors as defendants in an eviction action, and a violation requires dismissal of the case and allows a $1,000 penalty plus actual damages and attorney's fees; and Senate Bill 1563 allows owners to have police remove certain unauthorized occupants or squatters under the criminal trespass statute without filing a full eviction case. Separately, the Landlord Retaliation Act took effect January 1, 2025, creating a one-year presumption that adverse landlord action taken after a tenant's protected activity is retaliatory.
Under the Illinois Security Deposit Return Act (765 ILCS 710), your Lombard landlord must return your security deposit within 30 days of move-out, accompanied by a written itemized statement of any deductions. Illinois imposes no cap on the amount of a security deposit. If the building has 25 or more units, the landlord must hold the deposit in a federally insured interest-bearing account and pay you interest annually.
Protect yourself by photographing and documenting the unit's condition at move-in and move-out with dated images. Always provide your forwarding address in writing when you vacate. If your deposit is not returned within 30 days, a written demand letter is recommended before filing a small claims action in DuPage County's 18th Judicial Circuit Court.
Lombard landlords must follow Illinois's formal eviction process. For nonpayment of rent, a 5-day written notice to pay or vacate must be served. For lease violations, a 10-day notice to cure or vacate is required. To terminate a month-to-month tenancy, at least 30 days written notice is required. After serving proper notice, the landlord must file an eviction action in DuPage County's 18th Judicial Circuit Court.
You have the right to appear at the eviction hearing and present defenses, including improper notice, retaliatory eviction under 765 ILCS 720/1, or the landlord's failure to maintain habitability. A court judgment must be entered before you can be removed. Self-help eviction — lock changes, utility shutoffs, or property removal — is illegal in Illinois. Contact Prairie State Legal Services if you receive an eviction notice.
This article provides general information about tenant rights in Lombard, Illinois and is not legal advice. Laws change — verify current rules with a licensed Illinois attorney or a qualified tenant organization before taking action.
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