Tenant rights · Illinois
Illinois lease review
for renters.
Upload your Illinois lease and TheLeaseCheck cross-references it against Illinois tenant law to flag every clause that's risky, unenforceable, or just bad for you.
Illinois renter law at a glance
Max security deposit
No statutory limit (Chicago RLTO sets local limits)
Deposit return deadline
30–45 days
Entry notice
Reasonable notice (Chicago: 48 hours)
Rent control
Banned at state level (preemption)
Rent-increase notice
30 days for month-to-month (Chicago: 60–120 based on tenancy)
What we check on every Illinois lease
- Buildings with 5+ units must pay interest on deposits held over 6 months.
- Chicago RLTO requires deposit return within 45 days plus interest.
- Late fees capped at $10 for first $500 of rent + 5% of remainder (Chicago).
This page is informational and is not legal advice. For a binding interpretation of your specific situation, talk to a Illinois tenant-rights attorney.
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