Illinois residential landlord guides
Specific statutory timelines, formula calculators, and evidentiary rules governed by Illinois Compiled Statutes (765 ILCS 705/).
late rent
Illinois 5-Day Notice for Unpaid Rent
Illinois 5-day demand for unpaid rent under 735 ILCS 5/9-209: what the notice states, how long the tenant has to pay, and the 10-day notice for other breaches.
Illinois Late Fee Limits: Caps and Grace Periods
Illinois late fee rules under 765 ILCS 705, Chicago RLTO caps, Cook County RTLO 5-day grace periods, and the eviction notice risks of improper late fees.
notices
Illinois Month-to-Month Notice: 30 Days
Illinois termination notices: 30 days written notice for month-to-month tenancies and 60 days for year-to-year, no reason required. Plus rent increase notices.
Illinois 10-Day Notice for Lease Violations
Illinois 10-day notice for non-rent lease violations: what to describe, how to give notice, what cure means, and when court action may follow. Owner checklist.
documentation
security deposit
Illinois Deposit Interest for 25+ Units
Illinois deposit interest rule: buildings with 25 or more units pay interest on deposits held six months, paid or credited yearly. A record-keeping guide.
Illinois Security Deposit Return: 30/45 Days
Illinois Security Deposit Return Act: itemized list with receipts in 30 days, refund in 45 days, plus the 25-unit interest rule. A summary for owners.