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Illinois Landlord Laws & Resources

Everything Illinois landlords need to operate legally and confidently: security deposit rules, notice periods, required lease clauses, broker fee disclosures, and statute citations.

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Security Deposit Rules

45 days Return Deadline After Move-Out
Not required Escrow Account

Statute: 765 ILCS 710 (return); 765 ILCS 715 (interest)

Notice Requirements

State-specific notice rules for Illinois are being updated.

Broker Fee Rules

Chicago RLTO Broker Fee Amendment

Tenant owes broker fee: No

Written disclosure required: No

Landlord must pay broker fee when broker was hired by landlord.

Effective: 2024-01-01

Required & Recommended Lease Clauses

State-specific lease clauses for Illinois are being updated.

Compliance Resources