At a glance
A report generally must be prepared within 30 days, include the landlord’s consistently used criteria, and be available at no cost.
For renters
Check the report source
Illinois defines a reusable report as one prepared by a consumer credit reporting agency and dated through the information’s currency.
Know the 30-day criterion
The qualifying report must be prepared at the applicant’s request and expense in the previous 30 days.
Fee protection is conditional
A landlord may not charge an access or screening fee when the statutory qualifying conditions are met.
For landlords and property teams
Check criteria coverage
The report must include all screening criteria consistently used by the landlord.
Material change statement
A landlord may require the applicant to state that material report information has not changed.
Local rules may add protection
More protective local policies can control where applicable.
Eligibility and fee treatment depend on the exact report, landlord practice and applicable law. This guide is general information, not a legal determination or advice. Use the primary sources and consult qualified counsel for a specific dispute or policy.