Illinois Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Illinois landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
4
out of 10
Tenant Leaning
Key Law Summary — Illinois
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
5 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
60 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$240–$350
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Illinois
→No statewide rent control
⚖ Tenant Rights in Illinois
→Chicago RLTO protections
→Repair & deduct
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Carbon monoxide
✓ Bed bugs (Chicago)
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Illinois
1
Serve Notice
5-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 5 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $240–$350
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 60 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score4/10
Eviction Avg60 days
Notice Period5 days
Entry Notice24hr