Illinois tenant rights

Illinois sets deposit-return deadlines (30/45 days depending on deductions), a 5-day nonpayment notice, and no statewide entry-notice or rent-control statute. Chicago adds its own strong tenant ordinance.

Nearby states: Wisconsin · Indiana · Iowa · Missouri.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026