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Premises Liability Laws in Illinois.

Illinois premises-liability law is codified in part in the Premises Liability Act at 740 ILCS 130/, which applies a reasonable-care standard to invitees and licensees. The 2-year personal-injury statute of limitations at 735 ILCS 5/13-202 applies to most premises claims, and Illinois follows modified comparative fault with a 51% bar under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 years735 ILCS 5/13-202

Premises-liability claims in Illinois must generally be filed within 2 years of the injury.

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Fault & Liability Rules

Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar)735 ILCS 5/2-1116

Illinois applies modified comparative fault: a plaintiff whose fault is not more than 50% can recover a reduced award, but a plaintiff who is more than 50% at fault is barred from recovery.

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Key Illinois Statutes

Illinois Premises Liability Act740 ILCS 130/

The Premises Liability Act applies a reasonable-care standard to landowners and occupiers with respect to invitees and licensees.

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