The following conduct by a tenant shall not constitute grounds for eviction or termination of the lease, nor shall an eviction order be entered against a tenant:
         (a) As a reprisal for the tenant’s effort to secure
    
or enforce any rights under the lease or the laws of the State of Illinois, or its governmental subdivisions of the United States;
        (b) As a reprisal for the tenant’s good faith
    
complaint to a governmental authority of the park owner’s alleged violation of any health or safety law, regulation, code or ordinance, or State law or regulation which has as its objective the regulation of premises used for dwelling purposes;
        (c) As a reprisal for the tenant’s being an organizer
    
or member of, or involved in any activities relative to a homeowners’ association;
        (d) As a reprisal for or on the basis of the tenant’s
    
immigration or citizenship status.
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 745/16

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
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