Illinois Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

An Illinois month-to-month lease agreement is a residential rental contract between a landlord and a tenant that renews monthly. The tenancy continues with each monthly payment, and landlords may terminate the lease without cause with 30 days’ notice. This binding agreement includes the cost of rent, security deposit requirements, and pet and smoking policies.

Illinois Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

An Illinois month-to-month lease agreement is a residential rental contract between a landlord and a tenant that renews monthly. The tenancy continues with each monthly payment, and landlords may terminate the lease without cause with 30 days’ notice. This binding agreement includes the cost of rent, security deposit requirements, and pet and smoking policies.

Last updated January 23rd, 2024

An Illinois month-to-month lease agreement is a residential rental contract between a landlord and a tenant that renews monthly. The tenancy continues with each monthly payment, and landlords may terminate the lease without cause with 30 days’ notice. This binding agreement includes the cost of rent, security deposit requirements, and pet and smoking policies.

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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)

  1. Carbon Monoxide Disclosure – Landlords must provide a written document with information regarding the testing and maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms on the premises.[4]
  2. 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]
  3. 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]
  4. 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]
  5. Smoke Detector Disclosure – A written notice about smoke detector maintenance and testing must be given to the tenant.[8]
  6. Utility Payments – Tenants on a shared utility meter with the landlord must be informed about shared services and the division payments.[9]