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Rental Application – Landlords may opt to have tenancy candidates fill out this form to review their employment status, rental history, and perform a credit check.
Month-to-Month Laws
- Termination Notice – A minimum 30-day notice must be given by a landlord who wants to end a month-to-month tenancy.[1]
- Chicago Only: For tenancies that are over 3 years old, Chicago landlords must give 120 days’ notice before lease termination. For tenancies between 6 months and 3 years, a 60-day notice must be provided.[2]
- Rent Increase Notice – There are no rent control laws in Illinois.
- Chicago Only: Before raising rent, Chicago landlords must provide 60 days’ notice for tenancies lasting between 6 months and 3 years, or 120 days’ notice for tenancies over 3 years long.[3]
Required Disclosures (6)
- Carbon Monoxide Disclosure – Landlords must provide a written document with information regarding the testing and maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms on the premises.[4]
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – The landlord must disclose the presence of lead-based paint to tenants if the residence was constructed before 1978.[5]
- Radon Disclosure (PDF) – Upon request, prospective and existing tenants must be provided the Radon Guide for Tenants, copies of any reports of radon hazards in the rental unit, and a disclosure report of the Radon Awareness Act.[6]
- Rent Concession Act – If a rent concession is granted to a tenant, a clear notice stating “concession granted” and an explanation of the concession must be clearly stated in the lease.[7]
- Smoke Detector Disclosure – A written notice about smoke detector maintenance and testing must be given to the tenant.[8]
- Utility Payments – Tenants on a shared utility meter with the landlord must be informed about shared services and the division payments.[9]