Illinois Consumer Laws

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Whenever a consumer purchases something and agrees to the terms of the transaction, even just by clicking "yes" when downloading software, a legal agreement has been made. Illinois consumer laws and regulations are designed to protect consumers from being ripped off, whether it's a deceptive trade practice or an unsafe product. Consumer laws also protect people from identity theft and other crimes that prey on consumers. Illinois' lemon law, for example, requires dealers to reimburse any customer whose automobile fails to meet basic quality and safety standards within the first 12 months after the date of purchase. Click on a link below to learn more about Illinois' consumer laws. 

Learn About Illinois Consumer Laws

  • Illinois Homestead Laws

    General information about homestead protection under Illinois law, which allows elderly or disabled persons facing foreclosure or eviction to remain in their homes until alternative housing can be found.

  • Illinois Deceptive Trade Practices Laws

    Basic provisions of Illinois laws prohibiting deceptive trade practices, such as false advertising, bait and switch, or tampering with a car's odometer, with links to resources on related topics.

  • Illinois Antitrust Laws

    Information about antitrust laws in the state of Illinois, meant to foster competition; includes info about the statute of limitations for filing a complaint and links to other pertinent information.

  • Illinois Identity Theft Laws

    Laws and regulations in Illinois addressing the crime of identity theft, which involves the use of someone else's personally identifying information to secure credit or purchase goods.

  • Illinois Interest Rate Laws

    Overview of Illinois law with regard to interest rates and usury regulations, including the legal maximum interest rate a creditor may charge and penalties for unlawful interest rates.

  • Illinois Lemon Laws

    Information about Illinois lemon law, which protects consumers who buy a new automobile that fails to conform to reasonably expected standards and requires refund or replacement for a defective car.

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