Illinois Compiled Statutes Ch. 765
Free Illinois residential lease template.
Illinois has no statewide security deposit cap, but Chicago and Evanston add their own landlord-tenant ordinances on top. The Chicago RLTO (Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance) is one of the strictest in the country — this template covers state-level law; Chicago landlords should consult a local attorney for RLTO-specific addenda. Deposit return: 30 days. Eviction notice for nonpayment: 5 days (735 ILCS 5/9-209).
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What is in this Illinois template
Every blank section maps to a controlling statute. Where Illinois law requires verbatim text (e.g., ), the template includes that text exactly as the statute prescribes - do not edit it.
765 ILCS 710/1
Security deposit
No statewide cap; 30 days return deadline.
735 ILCS 5/9-209
Eviction notice (nonpayment)
5-day notice to pay or quit.
735 ILCS 5/9-207
Notice to terminate (m2m)
30 days written notice statewide.
765 ILCS 740/5
Utility disclosure
Required disclosure of shared utility apportionment.
Chi. Mun. Code Ch. 5-12
Chicago RLTO (Chicago only)
Mandatory summary attached, deposit interest, sealing requirements — NOT covered by this template; consult Chicago landlord attorney.
Required disclosures in Illinois
- ·Shared utility apportionment (765 ILCS 740)
- ·Federal lead-paint disclosure (pre-1978)
- ·Concealed-handgun storage notice (most leases)
Quick reference for Illinois landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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