Illinois Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Illinois landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

Illinois at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?	Yes
Are receipts required for security deposit payments?	Yes
Are interest payments required on deposits?	Yes
Is there rent control?	No
Are there limits on late fees?	No
Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?	Yes
Are there rent payment grace period laws?	Yes
Are there rekeying laws?	Yes
Are there notice of entry laws?	No
Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?	Yes
Is a rental license required to be a landlord?	No

Security Deposits Rental Agreements Rent Laws Rental Application Laws Tenant Screening Laws Rental Property Repair Laws Notice of Entry Laws Eviction Pet Laws Retaliation Reference

Illinois Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Illinois?

Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?

Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Illinois?

Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Illinois?

When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Illinois?

When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Illinois?

Other Specific Requirements for Security Deposits in Illinois

Illinois Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Illinois?

What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Illinois?

What Clauses Are Required in a Illinois Rental Agreement?

What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Illinois?

What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Illinois?

What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Illinois?

Illinois Rent Laws

Illinois Rent Payment Laws

Illinois Rent Control Laws

Illinois Late Fee and Grace Period Laws

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Illinois?

Illinois Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Illinois?

Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Illinois?

What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Illinois?

Illinois Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Illinois?

What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Illinois?

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Illinois?

Illinois Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Illinois

The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Illinois

When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Illinois?

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Illinois?

Illinois Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Illinois?

Keys, Locks, and Security Device Laws in Illinois

Illinois Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Illinois?

What Is the Eviction Process in Illinois?

What Is an Illegal Eviction in Illinois?

Illinois Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Illinois?

Emotional Support Animals in Illinois

Illinois Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Illinois?

What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Illinois?

Reference

Abandonment of Property Provisions

Do Landlords Need a Rental License?

Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties

Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Required Rental Agreement Notices and Disclosures

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