Illinois Foreclosure tenant protections

What rights does a tenant have after foreclosure in Illinois?

After a foreclosure, a mortgagee, receiver or sale purchaser who takes control may end a bona fide residential lease only with at least 90 days' written notice, either at the end of a fixed term or for a month-to-month or week-to-week tenancy. Statute text: "may terminate a bona fide lease, as defined in Section 15-1224 of this Code, only: (i) at the end of the term of the bona fide lease, by no less than 90 days' written notice or (ii) in the case of a bona fide lease that is for a month-to-month or week-to-week term, by no less than 90 days' written notice. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Section, an individual who assumes control of residential real estate in foreclosure pursuant to a judicial sale and who will occupy" (735 ILCS 5/9-207.5(a)).

Verified Source: 735 ILCS 5/9-207.5(a) · last checked 2026-10-16