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Illinois Residential Lease Agreement Template

Create a Illinois residential lease agreement online. The Standard lease covers rent, the security deposit, maintenance, landlord entry, default, move-out, and required disclosures, and it applies Illinois rules on security deposits automatically when you select Illinois.

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Illinois rules built into this template

  • Deposit return: within 45 days after Tenant vacates; if Landlord withholds any amount for damage, Landlord shall deliver an itemized statement of the damage, with copies of paid receipts or estimates as the statute requires, within 30 days after Tenant vacates (765 ILCS 710/1).
  • City and county ordinances in Illinois (for example rent stabilization or just-cause rules) may add further requirements.

What the Residential Lease Agreement includes

  1. Premises
  2. Term
  3. Rent
  4. Late Payment and Returned Payments
  5. Security Deposit
  6. Utilities and Services
  7. Use and Occupancy
  8. Pets and Smoking
  9. Maintenance and Repairs
  10. Alterations and Locks
  11. Landlord's Access
  12. Assignment and Subletting
  13. Insurance and Liability
  14. Default and Remedies
  15. Termination and Move-Out
  16. Disclosures
  17. Notices
  18. State-Specific Terms
  19. General Provisions

Frequently asked questions

How long does a Illinois landlord have to return a security deposit?
Under 765 ILCS 710/1, the landlord must return the deposit, with an itemized statement of any lawful deductions, within 45 days after Tenant vacates; if Landlord withholds any amount for damage, Landlord shall deliver an itemized statement of the damage, with copies of paid receipts or estimates as the statute requires, within 30 days after Tenant vacates. The DraftMyDocu Illinois lease includes this deadline.
Does Illinois limit late fees or landlord entry?
The lease limits late fees to amounts agreed in writing and permitted by law, and requires reasonable advance notice before entry. Local ordinances may add rules.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Residential Lease Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Residential Lease Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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