Cook County RTLO Leases: Landlord Should Disclose Move-In Fees
What are move-in fees?
A landlord can charge a nonrefundable move-in fee. This fee is different from a security deposit.
There is no maximum move-in fee prohibited by law.
What does the Cook County RTLO say about move-in fees?
If the Cook County Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance applies, then the landlord must give the tenant an itemized list of the costs. A landlord cannot charge a move-in fee to cover routine maintenance and upkeep. In other words, the landlord should provide some explanation of what makes up the move-in fee.
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