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Illinois Room Rental Agreement Template

Create a Illinois room rental agreement online to rent a room in a shared home. The Standard agreement covers the room and shared areas, month-to-month term, rent and late fees, security deposit, utilities, house rules, occupancy, landlord access, repairs, move-out, and Illinois deposit, notice, and lodger rules.

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Illinois rules built into this template

  • Deposit return: within 45 days after the tenant vacates; if the landlord withholds any amount for damage, the landlord shall deliver an itemized statement of the damage, with copies of paid receipts or estimates as the statute requires, within 30 days after the tenant vacates (765 ILCS 710/1).
  • Illinois law: The Illinois Security Deposit Return Act applies to a room rental, and the landlord must end a month-to-month tenancy by at least 30 days' written notice (765 ILCS 710; 735 ILCS 5/9-207). Local ordinances, such as Chicago's, may add requirements, although some exempt owner-occupied buildings.
  • Fair housing: owner-occupied homes with four or fewer units are exempt from most Fair Housing Act rules, but discriminatory advertising is still prohibited (42 U.S.C. §§ 3603(b)(2), 3604(c)).

What the Room Rental Agreement includes

  1. Room and Shared Areas
  2. Term
  3. Rent
  4. Late Fees
  5. Security Deposit
  6. Utilities
  7. House Rules and Shared Spaces
  8. Occupancy and Subletting
  9. Landlord Access
  10. Repairs and Safety
  11. Move-Out
  12. State Law
  13. General Provisions
  14. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to renting a room in my home in Illinois?
The Illinois Security Deposit Return Act applies to a room rental, and the landlord must end a month-to-month tenancy by at least 30 days' written notice (765 ILCS 710; 735 ILCS 5/9-207). Local ordinances, such as Chicago's, may add requirements, although some exempt owner-occupied buildings.
Is a room renter a tenant or a lodger?
In most states, a person who rents a room is a tenant with the usual protections. A few states, such as California, have special rules for a single lodger in an owner-occupied home.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Room Rental Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Room Rental 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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