Illinois Landlord Notices Pack

ILLINOIS LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

This comprehensive notice pack contains all standard landlord notices compliant with Illinois landlord-tenant law. Note that Chicago, Cook County, and other municipalities may have additional requirements beyond state law.

NOTICE 1: FIVE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

(Nonpayment of Rent - 735 ILCS 5/9-209)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default of your rental agreement for failure to pay rent. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/9-209, you are hereby notified that you must pay the full amount of rent due within FIVE (5) DAYS after service of this notice.

RENT DEMANDED:

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Payment must be made by: ☐ Cash ☐ Certified Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Personal Check
Payment must be delivered to: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
During business hours: [________________________________]

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Unless the total amount of rent demanded is paid within five (5) days after service of this notice, your lease will be terminated. If you do not pay or vacate within that time, the landlord will file an eviction lawsuit against you.

YOUR RIGHTS: You have the right to defend yourself in court. Only a judge can order your eviction. Only a sheriff can physically remove you from the premises. It is illegal for the landlord to change your locks, turn off your utilities, or remove your belongings without a court order.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice on the above-named tenant(s) by:

☐ Personal delivery to tenant
☐ Personal delivery to person 13 years or older at the premises
☐ Posting on the premises (when no one is home after diligent attempts)
☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 2: TEN-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

(Lease Violation - 735 ILCS 5/9-210)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in violation of your rental agreement. Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/9-210, you are hereby notified that you must cure the following violation(s) within TEN (10) DAYS after service of this notice.

DESCRIPTION OF LEASE VIOLATION(S):

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:

Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]
Text of Provision: [________________________________]
[________________________________]

REQUIRED ACTION TO CURE:

To cure this violation, you must: [________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

DEADLINE TO CURE: [__/__/____]

WARNING: If you fail to cure the above violation(s) within ten (10) days after service of this notice, the landlord may terminate your tenancy and file an eviction lawsuit to recover possession of the premises.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ Personal delivery ☐ Posting ☐ Certified mail

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 3: THIRTY-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION

(Month-to-Month Tenancy - 735 ILCS 5/9-207)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/9-207, your month-to-month tenancy of the above-described premises is hereby terminated.

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]

This notice is being provided at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination date. You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the premises, including all keys, garage door openers, and access devices, on or before the termination date.

REASON FOR TERMINATION (optional):
☐ Owner move-in
☐ Substantial renovation
☐ Sale of property
☐ Business decision
☐ Other: [________________________________]

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

☐ Remove all personal belongings
☐ Clean premises thoroughly
☐ Return all keys and access devices
☐ Provide forwarding address for security deposit return
☐ Schedule move-out inspection

CHICAGO TENANTS: If you reside in Chicago, additional protections under the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (CRLTO) may apply.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served this notice by:
☐ Personal delivery ☐ Posting ☐ Certified mail

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

NOTICE 4: NOTICE OF ENTRY

(Landlord Access to Premises)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the landlord or landlord's agent will enter the above-described premises on:

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]
TIME OF ENTRY: [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM to [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE OF ENTRY:

☐ Routine inspection
☐ Repairs/maintenance: [________________________________]
☐ Pest control treatment
☐ Showing to prospective tenants
☐ Showing to prospective buyers
☐ Smoke detector/CO detector inspection
☐ HVAC maintenance/filter replacement
☐ Emergency repairs
☐ Other: [________________________________]

PERSON(S) WHO WILL ENTER:

Name: [________________________________]
Company (if applicable): [________________________________]
Contact phone: [________________________________]

CHICAGO TENANTS (CRLTO): Chicago requires at least two (2) days' notice before entry, except in emergencies. Entry must be at reasonable times.

NOTE: Illinois law generally requires reasonable notice before entry. If this time is inconvenient, please contact the landlord to reschedule.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 5: THIRTY-DAY NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

(Month-to-Month Tenancy)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the terms of your rental agreement and Illinois law, the monthly rent for the above-described premises will be increased as follows:

EFFECTIVE DATE OF INCREASE: [__/__/____]

This rent increase will become effective at least thirty (30) days from the date of this notice.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

☐ All other terms of your rental agreement remain unchanged
☐ The following additional terms are modified: [________________________________]

If you do not wish to continue your tenancy at the new rental rate, please provide written notice of your intent to vacate at least thirty (30) days prior to your intended move-out date.

CHICAGO TENANTS: Under the Chicago CRLTO, landlords must provide at least 30 days' written notice before any rent increase.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 6: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION AND RETURN

(765 ILCS 710 - Security Deposit Return Act)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

FORMER TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]
Forwarding Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

TENANCY DATES: Move-in: [__/__/____] Move-out: [__/__/____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING

Pursuant to 765 ILCS 710 (Security Deposit Return Act), the landlord must return the security deposit or provide an itemized statement of damages within:

• 30 days for properties with 5 or more units
• 45 days for properties with fewer than 5 units

INTEREST ACCRUED (if applicable under 765 ILCS 715):

Interest rate: [____]% | Interest earned: $[________]

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS:

CALCULATION:

☐ Check enclosed in the amount of $[________]
☐ Amount owed by tenant: $[________]

RECEIPTS/ESTIMATES ATTACHED:

☐ Paid receipts for actual repair costs
☐ Estimates for repairs to be completed

NOTE: If the landlord's cost for repairing damage equals or exceeds the security deposit, the landlord shall give the tenant the paid receipts within 30 days of completion, or estimates within 30 days of determination.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 7: NOTICE TO TENANT REGARDING SECURITY DEPOSIT

(Required Disclosure at Lease Signing - 765 ILCS 715)

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

DATE: [__/__/____]

SECURITY DEPOSIT DISCLOSURE

Pursuant to 765 ILCS 715 (Security Deposit Interest Act), this notice provides required information regarding your security deposit:

Security Deposit Amount: $[________]

Financial Institution Where Deposit is Held:

Bank Name: [________________________________]
Bank Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

Interest Rate: [____]% (must equal minimum rate paid on passbook savings accounts by largest commercial bank in Illinois)

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER ILLINOIS LAW:

1. For properties with 25 or more units, landlords must pay interest on security deposits held for more than 6 months.

2. Interest must be paid annually and upon termination of tenancy.

3. The landlord must return your security deposit (plus interest, if applicable) within 30-45 days after you move out, depending on the number of units.

4. If the landlord fails to comply with security deposit laws, you may be entitled to recover the deposit in full plus court costs and attorney's fees.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I acknowledge receipt of this security deposit disclosure.

TENANT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 8: MOVE-OUT INSPECTION NOTICE

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]

TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Rental Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a move-out inspection of the above-described premises has been scheduled as follows:

INSPECTION DATE: [__/__/____]
INSPECTION TIME: [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

PURPOSE: To document the condition of the premises at the end of your tenancy and to identify any damage beyond normal wear and tear that may result in deductions from your security deposit.

YOUR RIGHTS:

☐ You have the right to be present during this inspection
☐ You may designate a representative to attend on your behalf
☐ Please confirm your attendance by: [__/__/____]

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SCHEDULING:

Phone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

If this time is inconvenient, please contact us to reschedule.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 9: NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY

LANDLORD/PROPERTY MANAGER INFORMATION

Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

FORMER TENANT INFORMATION

Tenant Name(s): [________________________________]
Former Rental Address: [________________________________]
Unit/Apt #: [____] City: [________________________________] State: IL ZIP: [____]

NOTICE DATE: [__/__/____]

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED FORMER TENANT(S):

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have vacated the above-described premises and have left personal property behind. The following items remain on the premises:

DESCRIPTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

You must claim this property within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS of the date of this notice.

CLAIM DEADLINE: [__/__/____]

TO CLAIM YOUR PROPERTY:

Contact: [________________________________]
Phone: [________________________________]
Hours: [________________________________]

STORAGE COSTS:

You will be responsible for reasonable storage costs of $[________] per day until the property is claimed.

IF PROPERTY IS NOT CLAIMED:

If you do not claim your property by the deadline above, it will be considered abandoned and the landlord may dispose of the property.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I mailed this notice by first-class mail to the tenant's last known address.

Server Name: [________________________________]
Server Signature: _______________________________

ILLINOIS LANDLORD NOTICE REQUIREMENTS - QUICK REFERENCE

CHICAGO RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ORDINANCE (CRLTO):

Chicago tenants have additional protections including:

• Landlord must provide written notice of tenant rights
• Security deposit must be held in federally insured interest-bearing account
• 48 hours' notice required before entry (except emergencies)
• Written 30-day notice required for rent increases
• Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants who exercise their rights

COOK COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TENANT AND LANDLORD ORDINANCE:

Cook County (outside Chicago) has additional protections including:

• Security deposit limits and return requirements
• Additional notice requirements

IMPORTANT ILLINOIS-SPECIFIC NOTES:

1. No Grace Period: Illinois law does not require a grace period for rent payment unless stated in the lease.

2. Security Deposit Interest: For buildings with 25+ units, landlords must pay interest on security deposits held more than 6 months.

3. No Self-Help Evictions: Landlords cannot change locks, shut off utilities, or remove tenant belongings without a court order.

4. Court Filing Required: All evictions must go through the court system. Only a sheriff can physically evict a tenant.

5. Retaliatory Eviction Prohibited: Landlords cannot evict tenants for complaining about code violations or exercising legal rights (765 ILCS 720).

This notice pack is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws may change. Municipal ordinances may impose additional requirements. Consult with a licensed Illinois attorney for specific legal guidance.