Illinois Residential Lease Agreement (2026)
A fixed-term lease (for example, 12 months) for a whole house or apartment. Illinois has no statewide rent control and a month-to-month tenancy ends with 30 days' written notice (735 ILCS 5/9-207). Chicago and Cook County have their own landlord-tenant ordinances.
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Illinois: key facts
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- 30 days' written notice (Illinois Supreme Court form E-TN 3506.2).
- Security deposit limit
- Handled under Illinois law; Chicago and Cook County add receipt and interest rules — check with a local attorney.
- Rent control / local rules
- Chicago RLTO and Cook County RTLO may require an official summary attached to the lease.
- Required disclosures
- Landlord name and address for notices; lead disclosure for pre-1978 homes.
- Homes built before 1978
- Federal law requires the lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet (40 CFR 745.113). The form adds it automatically.
Official sources: Illinois Courts — approved eviction forms · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer questions about the home, the tenants, rent and deposit. The form checks Illinois limits.
- See a free preview of your lease.
- Pay once and download PDF + Word, with the Illinois addendum and signing instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Illinois?
- Handled under Illinois law; Chicago and Cook County add receipt and interest rules — check with a local attorney.
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental in Illinois?
- 30 days' written notice (Illinois Supreme Court form E-TN 3506.2).
- Does the lease include the lead-based paint disclosure?
- Yes. If the home was built before 1978, the federal Lead Warning Statement and the disclosure section are added automatically; you must also give the tenant the EPA pamphlet.
- Does the lease need to be notarized?
- No. A residential lease is signed by the landlord and every adult tenant; each tenant gets a signed copy.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English lease and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.
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