Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Purpose. The General Assembly declares that it is the purpose of this Act: (1) to prohibit the use of service agreements that are unfair to an owner of residential real estate or to persons who may become owners of that real estate in the future; (2) to prohibit the recording of unfair service agreements so that the public records will not be clouded by them and future owners will not be put to the burden of bringing suits to remove them from their chains of title; and (3) to provide remedies for owners who are inconvenienced or damaged by the recording of unfair service agreements. (Source: P.A. 103-993, eff. 8-9-24.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 5?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 5 apply to my situation?
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