310 ILCS 60/10.1: Civil action against owner.

The Tenant Association, or one or more tenants in the assisted housing, may bring a civil action against an owner who has violated this Act. An owner found to have violated any provision of this Act shall, in addition to any other damages, pay a civil penalty to each tenant in the assisted housing in the amount of $500 per tenant, and shall also pay the attorney's fees and costs incurred in bringing the action.