* The governor announced today that he would be extending the state’s eviction moratorium by another 30 days…

But landlords and property owners are a crucial part of Illinois housing cycle, just as much as renters, and they deserve protection, too.

So with input from smaller landlords and property owners, this new moratorium will ensure that the rents are paid by tenants who may have been taking advantage of the eviction moratorium but are in fact able to pay to make their monthly rent payments in line with the CDC eviction ban on renters, who have earned no more than $99,000 in annual income or $198,000 as joint filers for this calendar year are covered under this extension.

Renters who are unable to pay will be required to submit a declaration form to their landlord certifying that they are unable to pay their rent due to the substantial loss of income or an increase in out of pocket expenses stemming from the pandemic. This form will be available on the Illinois Housing Development Authority website for easy access.

Please pardon all transcription errors.

*** UPDATE *** Press release…

The following statement can be attributed to Michael Mini, executive vice president of the Chicagoland Apartment Association:

“We are grateful that Governor Pritzker has fine-tuned his residential eviction moratorium rules so landlords are not taken advantage of by tenants who withhold rent payments without cause or demonstrated financial losses due to COVID-19. In tens of thousands of instances, landlords are working with tenants in offering extended grace periods and manageable payment plans. The amended eviction moratorium announced today by Governor Pritzker provides for greater accountability by non-paying bad actors who have refused to communicate with their landlords to demonstrate their need for assistance, enabling landlords to better assist tenants truly in need.

The pandemic indeed threatens the financial viability of both tenants and landlords across Illinois as we all face unprecedented pressures. We need more federal funding to ensure renters experiencing hardships can keep paying their rent and property owners can cover their operating costs and maintain safe living conditions for their residents. We join the call in urging members of the Illinois delegation to proactively push for another federal government relief package.”