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Illinois Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Illinois-compliant lease with every disclosure the state requires built in, not bolted on — 6 state-specific clauses plus 11 universal ones. Fill it in, e-sign it, and it lives with the tenant record.

Free forever · e-signature included · reviewed against Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 765 (Landlord and Tenant)
No limitSecurity deposit cap765 ILCS 710/1
30–45 daysDeposit returnafter move-out
Set by leaseLate fee ruleSet by the lease
5 daysNotice for non-payment735 ILCS 5/9-207, 5/9-209, 5/9-210

What a Illinois lease must include

Illinois has no deposit cap, but landlords with five or more units must return deposits within 30 days when they deduct and 45 days when they do not (765 ILCS 710/1). Local rent control is barred statewide, though Chicago’s own ordinance adds tenant protection...

These are the clauses and disclosures our Illinois template carries. Each cites the statute it comes from; the ones marked checkbox are filled from your property's answers.

Security deposit return termsFor buildings containing five (5) or more dwelling units, within thirty (30) days after Tenant vacates the Premises, Lan...765 ILCS 710 (Security Deposit Return Act, 5...
Repair & habitability noticeIllinois recognizes an implied warranty of habitability in every residential lease (Glasoe v. Trinkle). Landlord warrant...Glasoe v. Trinkle, 107 Ill. 2d 1 (1985) — im...
Mold disclosureIllinois does not require a statewide mold disclosure. Tenant agrees to promptly notify Landlord in writing of any visib...No statewide IL statutecheckbox
Radon disclosureRADON DISCLOSUREPursuant to the Illinois Radon Awareness Act (420 ILCS 46), Landlord discloses the following: [ ] Landlo...Illinois Radon Awareness Act, 420 ILCS 46
Concealed carry noticePursuant to the Firearm Concealed Carry Act (430 ILCS 66), Landlord discloses the following regarding the Premises: [ ]...Firearm Concealed Carry Act, 430 ILCS 66
Crlto summaryNOTICE TO TENANT — Chicago Properties Only: If the Premises is located within the City of Chicago, the Chicago Residenti...Chicago Municipal Code §5-12-170 (Chicago Re...
Universal clauses (11)Lead-based paint (pre-1978), pets, utilities, entry, subletting, holdover, notices, signatures — the parts every state shares.

How it works

1 · Answer eight questionsProperty, unit, tenant, rent, deposit, term, pets, utilities. The Illinois checkboxes come from your property record.
2 · Review the leaseEvery Illinois clause is in place with its statute. Edit any paragraph; required disclosures can't be removed by accident.
3 · E-sign & collect rentTenant signs on their phone. The signed PDF, autopay and the move-in checklist attach to the tenant automatically.

Illinois lease FAQ

Does Illinois cap security deposits?

Illinois sets no statutory maximum on the deposit, and it must be returned within 30–45 days (765 ILCS 710/1). The template states both in the deposit clause.

What late fee can a Illinois landlord charge?

Set by the lease See 50 ILCS 825; 735 ILCS 5/9-207. The template carries the rule and the grace period you set.

Is a lead-paint disclosure required?

For any building built before 1978, yes — it is federal (42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The template includes the EPA pamphlet acknowledgment automatically.

Is this lease legally binding once e-signed?

Yes. Electronic signatures are valid under the federal E-SIGN Act and Illinois's UETA; the signed PDF, audit trail and timestamps are stored with the tenant record.

Can I edit the template?

Every paragraph is editable before signing. Clauses Illinois requires are marked and cannot be removed by accident.

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The clause list mirrors the Illinois disclosure set in the My Rental Spot lease builder and is reviewed against Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 765 (Landlord and Tenant). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.