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§ 10. Remedies for violation of this Act. If the landlord acts in violation of this Act, the tenant has a defense in any retaliatory action against the tenant, and a landlord shall be subject to a civil action for damages and other appropriate relief, including, but not limited to, the following remedies:
(1) terminate the rental agreement and, if the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all security and interest recoverable under the Security Deposit Return Act and all prepaid rent;
(2) recover possession of the premises if the landlord has dispossessed, threatened to dispossess, or is in the process of dispossessing; and
(3) recovery of an amount equal to and not more than 2 months' rent or 2 times the damages sustained by the tenant, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 765. Property § 721/10. Remedies for violation of this Act - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-765-property/il-st-sect-765-721-10/
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