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Campus, IL Tenant Screening Rules 2026

FCRA violation in Campus: $1,000+ per applicant. Run a check without consent or deny without adverse action notice and every rejected applicant becomes a plaintiff.

In Illinois, landlords may screen tenants but must comply with FCRA requirements including written consent and adverse action notices. Screening fees must reflect actual costs. FCRA violations carry $1,000+ per violation in statutory damages.

Key Takeaways — Campus Tenant Screening Rules

  • Max screening fee: No statutory cap
  • Adverse action notice: Required under FCRA — pre-adverse notice + 5 business day dispute period
  • Criminal history: Check state law
  • Source of income: No state protection

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Tenant Screening Rules in Campus

Campus landlords must follow Illinois state law on tenant screening rules. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

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max screening fee

$1,000+

FCRA penalty per violation

5 days

dispute period required

Penalty Warning

Violate Illinois tenant screening rules rules in Campus and you could face $1,000+ per violation. At Campus's median rent of $1,018/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

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Tenant Screening Rules in Nearby Cities

Own properties in multiple cities? Rules may differ locally:

Emington, IL
Pop. 97
Cabery, IL
Pop. 232
Buckingham, IL
Pop. 238
Dwight, IL
Pop. 4,034
Reddick, IL
Pop. 194

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How we researched this page: Tenant screening rules rules are based on Illinois state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Livingston County. Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

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