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Illinois landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Illinois landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

No state cap (Chicago caps at 1.5 months)

Return: 30–45 days

Late fees

Chicago caps at $10/month + 5% over $500

Entry notice

2 days

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited at local level

Required disclosures

Every Illinois residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint
Radon (known levels)
Utility

Notable Illinois quirk

Chicago's RLTO imposes extra requirements beyond state law.

Eviction timelines in Illinois

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Illinois.

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Baked in

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)