Definitions.In this Act:
     “Merchant” means a person who, in the ordinary course of business, regularly rents or leases furniture or electronic equipment to customers, but does not include a person who offers any lease that is automatically renewable with each payment after the initial period and that permits the consumer to become the owner of the merchandise.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 815 ILCS 309/5

  • 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

     “Pest” means undesirable insects including, but not limited to, bedbugs and roaches.
     “Rent” means the transfer of possession property or right of possession property for consideration.