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Illinois (Chicago Only) Residential Lease Agreement Template

An Illinois residential lease agreement (Chicago only) is a rental contract between a landlord who rents a residence to a paying tenant. The contract can be used anywhere in the municipality to create a binding arrangement for renting residential property.
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Updated June 28, 2024

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Chicago Required Disclosures* (8)

  1. Bed Bug Educational Brochure – Prior to entering into a rental contract, a landlord is required to give educational materials about bed bugs. The recommended brochure is the Bed Bug Prevention and Treatment prepared by the Department of Health.[1][2]
  2. Estimate of Heating Costs – If the tenant is paying the heat, the landlord must mention their responsibility in the lease and give estimated costs for the next 12 months. A landlord can request an estimate of their costs from the city by submitting the Heating Cost Request Form.[3]
  3. Landlord’s Identity – The landlord is required to disclose their name, address, and phone number.[4]
  4. Code Violations – If the landlord has received a notice for a code violation in the last 12 months, it must be disclosed to the tenant.[5]
  5. Copy of Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (Summary) – Attach the ordinance to the rental agreement.[6]
  6. Security Deposit Receipt – If a security deposit is collected, a receipt must be given to the tenant.[7]
  7. Security Deposit Interest Rate Summary – The interest rate mentioned on this webpage must be included in the lease.[8]
  8. Recycling Disclosure – For residences in buildings of more than 6 units, each tenant must receive education on recycling procedures.[9][10]

*The landlord does not have to make these disclosures if the landlord occupies a unit in a building of 6 or fewer units.[11]

State Required Disclosures (6)

  1. Carbon Monoxide Detectors – A landlord must provide a carbon monoxide detector within 15 feet of where the tenant sleeps. Information regarding the detectors must be listed in the lease.[12]
  2. Concession Granted – Any concession for rent must be mentioned in the lease. When entered into the page, the header with the words “Concession Granted” should be at least one-half inches in height on the document. Failure on behalf of the landlord to write this, if there is a concession, is considered a misdemeanor in the State of Illinois.[13]
  3. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – Any residence constructed prior to 1978 is required to have this addendum attached to any agreement to inform the tenant(s) of this hazard.[14]
  4. Radon Disclosure – Landlords must provide tenants with information on radon hazards. In addition, the “Radon Guide For Tenants” Pamphlet must be given to the tenant.[15]
  5. Smoke Detectors – It is the responsibility of the landlord to provide smoke detectors throughout the premises. Although, during the lease term, the tenant will be responsible for their maintenance and functionality. Use the Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector Agreement to ensure a tenant maintains the detectors throughout the lease term.[16]
  6. Shared Meter (conditional) – If a tenant must pay a portion of a master utility, the landlord must share the formula to calculate the tenant’s responsibility.[17]

Sources

  1. § 5-12-101
  2. Illinois Dept. of Public Safety (Bed Bug Resources)
  3. § 5-16-010
  4. § 5-12-090
  5. § 5-12-100(a)
  6. § 5-12-170
  7. § 5-12-080(b)
  8. § 5-12-170
  9. DOMU – (Guide to Required Chicago Apartment Disclosures)
  10. § 11-5-140
  11. § 5-12-020(a)
  12. § 5-12-101
  13. 765 ILCS 730/3
  14. 42 U.S. Code § 4852d
  15. 420 ILCS 46/26
  16. 425 ILCS 60/3(d)
  17. 765 ILCS 740/5(a)