Normal — Div. 25.19 Residential Tenant Notice § 25.19-30
MULTIPLE TENANTS
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A reasonable notice to one tenant will constitute reasonable notice to all tenants of the rental unit. The waiver of one tenant under section 25.19-15 will constitute a waiver by all tenants of the rental unit. Two or more tenants may not bring separate actions under section 25.19-30 for any one occurrence. An action by one tenant will be deemed to be brought on behalf of all tenants of the rental unit. HISTORY Approved by Ord. 5960 on 11/6/2023
Under Normal Div. 25.19 Residential Tenant Notice § 25.19-30, when multiple people share a rental unit, notice given to one tenant is legally treated as notice given to all of them. Similarly, if one tenant waives rights under § 25.19-15, that waiver applies to every tenant in the unit. When it comes to legal actions, co-tenants cannot file separate claims for the same incident — any action brought by one tenant is automatically considered to represent all tenants in the unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 25.19-30, compliant operators generally ensure that required notices are delivered to at least one tenant of a rental unit, understanding that such delivery satisfies the notice obligation for all co-tenants. Property managers also recognize that a waiver obtained from one tenant under § 25.19-15 extends to the entire tenancy, which can simplify documentation practices. Keeping clear records of which tenant received notice and when is a standard practice that supports compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 25.19-30 establishes that co-tenants share both the benefits and limitations of notice and waiver rules — meaning a waiver signed by one roommate under § 25.19-15 can affect all tenants in the unit. The provision also limits co-tenants to a single legal action per occurrence, so coordination among roommates before pursuing a claim is generally important. Tenants who have questions about how these rules apply to their shared tenancy may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or reviewing resources available through the Town of Normal.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 6, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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