Illinois Lease Agreements

Create a legally compliant Illinois lease agreement that includes all state-required disclosures and clauses. Choose the document type that fits your rental situation, fill out the guided form, and download your professional PDF for $7.99.

Residential Lease Agreement

Standard fixed-term lease for houses, apartments, condos, and other residential properties.

Includes all Illinois required disclosures and complies with Illinois Residential Tenants' Right to Repair Act, 765 ILCS 720; Chicago RLTO, Chicago Municipal Code §§ 5-12-010 et seq..

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Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Flexible agreement that auto-renews monthly. Ideal for short-term or indefinite tenancies.

30 days written notice landlord notice and 30 days written notice tenant notice required in Illinois.

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Room Rental Agreement

Agreement for renting a single room in a shared house or apartment. Covers shared spaces and house rules.

Covers Illinois-specific habitability and entry notice requirements (No statewide statute; Chicago requires 2 days notice).

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Sublease Agreement

Agreement for a tenant to sublet all or part of their rental to a new occupant.

Sublease rules in Illinois typically require landlord written consent. Document includes consent clause.

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Illinois Lease Law Requirements Summary

Security Deposit Limit No statutory limit (statewide); Chicago cap is 1.5 months rent

Deposit Return Deadline 30 days

Late Fee Cap No statutory cap statewide

Grace Period No statutory grace period

Landlord Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days written notice

Tenant Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days written notice

Entry Notice No statewide statute; Chicago requires 2 days notice

Key Statute Illinois Residential Tenants' Right to Repair Act, 765 ILCS 720; Chicago RLTO, Chicago Municipal Code §§ 5-12-010 et seq.

Illinois landlord-tenant law is governed by the Illinois Residential Tenants' Right to Repair Act, 765 ILCS 720; Chicago RLTO, Chicago Municipal Code §§ 5-12-010 et seq.. Landlords must provide required disclosures including Lead-based paint disclosure (federal, pre-1978 housing), Radon disclosure required if landlord has knowledge of radon levels at or above 4 pCi/L (Illinois Radon Awareness Act), Carbon monoxide alarm disclosure; landlord must install CO detectors per Illinois Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act, and more. Security deposits must be returned within 30 days of tenancy termination. Our documents are designed to comply with Illinois law and include all required provisions.

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