Illinois landlord-tenant law
Local rules also apply in: Chicago, Evanston
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Not yet verified |
| Deposit return deadline | To withhold for damage: send an itemized statement with costs within 30 days after the tenant vacates (paid receipts within 30 days if es… |
| Notice to enter | Not yet verified |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Written demand giving at least 5 days after service to pay before the lease is terminated. |
| Rent control / state preemption | Preempted. |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
To withhold for damage: send an itemized statement with costs within 30 days after the tenant vacates (paid receipts within 30 days if estimates were used). With no statement, return the full deposit within 45 days of move-out. Bad faith can cost twice the deposit.
Verified Source: 765 ILCS 710/1 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Written demand giving at least 5 days after service to pay before the lease is terminated.
Verified Source: 735 ILCS 5/9-209 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Preempted. Local governments, including home-rule units, may not enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for private residential or commercial property.
Verified Source: 50 ILCS 825/5 · last checked 2026-10-15
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