Illinois Tenant Repair Demand and Remedy-Reservation Notice
Illinois Tenant Repair Demand and Remedy-Reservation Notice
Tenant, Landlord, and Premises
- Tenant(s): [________________________________]
- Landlord/lease-listed agent and address: [________________________________]
- Premises, including unit: [________________________________]
- Monthly rent: $[__________]
- Notice date: [__/__/____]
Required Repair and Chronology
| Date observed/reported | Condition and location | Lease, law, rule, ordinance, or regulation requiring repair | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| [__/__/____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [__/__/____] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
The condition was not caused by a deliberate or negligent act or omission of tenant, tenant's family, or a person on the premises with tenant's consent: ☐ Confirmed.
Demand and Optional Statutory Intention
Tenant demands that the landlord inspect and make the repair by [__/__/____]. Contact [PHONE/EMAIL] to coordinate lawful access at [________________________________].
Select one and delete the other:
☐ Demand only. Tenant reserves rights but does not presently state an intention to repair at the landlord's expense.
☐ Section 5 intention. Tenant notifies landlord of tenant's intention to have the repair made at the landlord's expense if landlord fails to make it within 14 days after statutory notice, or more promptly as conditions require in an emergency.
Illinois Repair-and-Deduct Gate
- Reasonable anticipated cost: $[__________]
- Lesser of $500 or one-half monthly rent: $[__________]
- Cost is within that limit: ☐ Confirmed
- Emergency posing immediate health/safety threat or irreparable harm: ☐ No ☐ Yes—explain [________________________________]
- Proposed unrelated tradesperson/supplier: [________________________________]
Before any deduction, the work must be completed in a workmanlike, legally compliant manner and the landlord must receive a paid bill from an appropriate tradesperson or supplier unrelated to tenant. If the bill does not show it, tenant must also provide that person's name, address, and telephone number. Any deduction is limited to the reasonable customary price and the statutory cap.
Statutory Delivery and Proof
Sent to the landlord/agent address in the lease, or if none, the landlord's last known address, by:
☐ Registered mail on [__/__/____]
☐ Certified mail on [__/__/____]
☐ Other restricted delivery service on [__/__/____]
Tracking/receipt: [________________________________]
Attached: ☐ Photographs ☐ Prior messages ☐ Estimate ☐ Code/inspection report ☐ Other [________________________________]
Tenant signature: [________________________________] Date: [__/__/____]
Sources and References
- 765 ILCS 742/5 — Illinois General Assembly — https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/076507420K5.htm
About This Template
Landlord-tenant paperwork governs who can stay in a property, on what terms, and what happens when something goes wrong. Leases, notices to quit, security deposit demands, and habitability complaints all have state and often city-specific requirements for timing, content, and service. Getting the paperwork right is what makes an eviction actually succeed or a security deposit actually come back, because judges regularly dismiss cases over small procedural mistakes.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: July 2026
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