Illinois Residential Lease Agreement (2026 Update – 50-State Legal Series)

This Illinois Residential Lease Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of 20_____, by and between the following parties:
Landlord:
Landlord mailing address:
Tenant(s):  
(each a “Tenant” and collectively “Tenant”). If more than one Tenant signs this Agreement, all Tenants are jointly and severally liable for all obligations under this Agreement, including the full amount of Rent, regardless of any private allocation among them. Notice to or from any one Tenant constitutes notice to or from all Tenants.
Landlord represents that Landlord, or Landlord’s authorized agent, has authority to lease to Tenant the residential dwelling located at:
Street address:
City:  County:  State: Illinois Zip:
Unit/Apartment No. (if any):    (the “Premises”).
For good and valuable consideration, Landlord and Tenant agree as follows:
§ 1.  TERM
This Agreement begins on (“Commencement Date”). The parties select one of the following (check exactly one):
☐  Fixed Term.  The fixed term begins on the Commencement Date and ends at 11:59 p.m. on (“Termination Date”). Tenant must vacate the Premises by the Termination Date unless Landlord and Tenant sign a written extension or new lease, or unless Landlord accepts Rent for a period after the Termination Date in a manner that creates a month-to-month tenancy under Illinois law.
☐  Month-to-Month Tenancy.  This Agreement continues month to month until terminated by either party by at least thirty (30) days’ written notice before the desired termination date, or any longer notice required by applicable local, federal, or subsidized-housing law. Notice may be given on any calendar day unless applicable law requires otherwise.
§ 2.  RENT
Tenant shall pay Landlord Rent in the amount and on the schedule below. Rent is due in advance without demand, setoff, or deduction except as required by law.

Monthly Rent:  $
Monthly Rent in words: Dollars
Tenant shall pay Monthly Rent in advance on or before the day of each month.
Acceptable forms of Rent payment (check all that apply; Landlord must make at least one method available that does not require Tenant to pay a transaction fee):
☐  Personal check
☐  Cash, delivered to Landlord or Landlord’s business office at the address stated below, with receipt provided
☐  Money order
☐  Cashier’s check
☐  Electronic payment portal:
☐  Other no-fee method:
If Landlord uses an electronic payment method or third-party portal that charges Tenant a transaction fee, Landlord shall also allow Tenant to pay Rent by paper check, cash delivered to Landlord or Landlord’s business office, money order, cashier’s check, or another method that does not require Tenant to pay that transaction fee, as required by Illinois law.
If a payment is returned unpaid, rejected, reversed, stopped, or otherwise dishonored, Landlord may require Tenant, by written notice, to make future payments for up to three (3) months by certified funds, money order, cashier’s check, cash delivered to Landlord or Landlord’s business office, or another lawful method that does not violate Illinois rent-payment-method requirements. Tenant shall pay Landlord a returned-payment fee of $ (not to exceed any applicable statutory maximum), plus any bank or service-provider charges incurred by Landlord, to the extent permitted by law. Late charges continue to accrue only as permitted by this Agreement and applicable law until full payment in good funds is received.
§ 3.  SECURITY DEPOSIT
The Security Deposit is not Rent. Upon execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord a Security Deposit in the amount of $ ( Dollars). Landlord may apply the Security Deposit only as permitted by Illinois law, including for unpaid Rent or other lawful amounts owed, damage to the Premises beyond ordinary wear and tear, and other losses recoverable under this Agreement or applicable law.

STATUTORY DISCLOSURE · 765 ILCS 710 (SECURITY DEPOSIT RETURN ACT)
Timing and Itemization of Return of Security Deposit. As required by the Illinois Security Deposit Return Act (765 ILCS 710), and regardless of the number of units in the building:

(a)  Itemized statement (30 days).  If Landlord intends to withhold any portion of the Security Deposit for damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, Landlord shall, within thirty (30) days after Tenant vacates the Premises or Tenant’s right of possession ends, whichever is later, deliver to Tenant a written, itemized statement of the damage allegedly caused and the actual or estimated cost of repair or replacement. Paid receipts or copies for repairs shall be attached where required by law, or, if estimates were used, shall be provided within the time required by 765 ILCS 710.
(b)  Return without deductions (45 days).  If Landlord does not make a lawful deduction, Landlord shall return the Security Deposit within forty-five (45) days after Tenant vacates the Premises or Tenant’s right of possession ends, whichever is later.
(c)  No waiver.  This paragraph does not waive any remedy provided by the Security Deposit Return Act, including statutory damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees where applicable.
(d)  Notice address.  Tenant shall provide Landlord with a forwarding address in writing on or before vacating; absent a written forwarding address, Landlord may deliver notices and returns to the Premises or Tenant’s last known address to the extent permitted by law.
Security Deposit Interest
Select one:
☐  The Premises is not in a residential building or complex containing 25 or more units, or the Security Deposit will not be held for more than six (6) months; statutory Security Deposit interest is not required unless applicable local law provides otherwise.
☐  The Premises is in a residential building or complex containing 25 or more units and the Security Deposit will be held for more than six (6) months. Landlord shall pay or credit interest on the Security Deposit as required by 765 ILCS 715, at the rate tied to the largest Illinois commercial bank’s minimum passbook savings-account rate as of December 31 before the applicable year, unless a stricter local ordinance applies.
No Statewide Cap; Local Ordinances
Illinois law does not impose a statewide cap on the Security Deposit, but local ordinances may impose caps, interest requirements, holding-account requirements, disclosure requirements, or tenant remedies that exceed statewide requirements. If the Premises is subject to any such local ordinance, including Chicago, Cook County, Evanston, Oak Park, or Urbana requirements where applicable, the stricter requirement controls and is incorporated into this Agreement.
§ 4.  USE OF PREMISES
The Premises shall be used and occupied solely by Tenant and the following authorized occupants as a private residence:
Authorized occupants (in addition to Tenant):


No other person may use or occupy the Premises as a resident for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days or thirty (30) days in any twelve (12)-month period without Landlord’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld for any unlawful or discriminatory reason. Transient relatives and friends who are bona fide guests of Tenant are permitted within these limits.
No part of the Premises shall be used for unlawful activity, nuisance, lodging or transient occupancy, short-term rental, hotel use, or any business use that increases risk, violates law, violates insurance requirements, materially disturbs others, or involves customer/client visits, without Landlord’s prior written consent. Routine home-office activity that does not violate zoning, insurance, HOA/ condominium rules, or this Agreement is permitted.
Tenant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations affecting the cleanliness, use, occupancy, and preservation of the Premises.
Nothing in this Section shall be construed or applied to limit occupancy or use in a manner that violates the federal Fair Housing Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act, or any applicable local human-rights ordinance, including with respect to familial status, marital status, disability, source of income, or other protected classifications.
§ 5.  CONDITION OF PREMISES
Tenant acknowledges that Tenant has had an opportunity to inspect the Premises before signing. Except for conditions identified in a Move-In Condition Report (Exhibit ____) or written notice delivered to Landlord within seven (7) days after possession, Tenant accepts the Premises in clean condition. Nothing in this Section waives or limits Landlord’s non-waivable duties under applicable law, including the implied warranty of habitability recognized under Illinois law.
§ 6.  ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, sublet the Premises, or grant any license to use the Premises or any part of it without Landlord’s prior written consent, which Landlord may withhold for any lawful, non-discriminatory reason. A consent by Landlord to one assignment, sublease, or license is not consent to any later assignment, sublease, or license. Any unauthorized assignment, sublease, or license is voidable by Landlord and constitutes a material default, subject to any notice and cure rights required by applicable law.
☐  Optional reasonable-consent election:  Landlord’s consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
§ 7.  ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Tenant shall make no alterations, installations, additions, or improvements to the Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent, except as required by applicable fair-housing or disability-accommodation law. Landlord may condition consent on lawful requirements, including professional installation, permits, lien-free work, restoration at move-out, and proof of insurance where appropriate. Any alterations, changes, or improvements built, constructed, or placed on the Premises by Tenant shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement or applicable law, become the property of Landlord and remain on the Premises at expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
§ 8.  NON-DELIVERY OF POSSESSION
If Landlord cannot deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant on the Commencement Date through no fault of Landlord, Rent shall abate until possession is delivered. Landlord shall have thirty (30) days from the Commencement Date to deliver possession unless a shorter period is inserted here: days. If possession is delivered within that period, Tenant shall accept the Premises and Rent shall commence as of the delivery date, prorated for a partial month. If possession is not delivered within that period, either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice, in which case Landlord shall promptly return prepaid Rent and the Security Deposit, less any lawful amounts owed. Landlord shall not be liable for damages unless required by applicable law or unless the delay results from Landlord’s bad faith or willful misconduct.
§ 9.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Tenant shall not store or use explosives, flammable materials, hazardous substances, illegal drugs, or other items that unreasonably increase fire, environmental, safety, or insurance risk, except ordinary household products used and stored in customary quantities and in accordance with law. Smoking, vaping, cannabis cultivation, and open-flame devices are prohibited unless expressly allowed in a written addendum.
§ 10.  UTILITIES
Utilities and services shall be arranged and paid as follows. Tenant shall maintain continuous utility service for all utilities Tenant is responsible for during the Term, except to the extent interrupted by utility-provider outage or other causes beyond Tenant’s control. Landlord shall not shut off or interrupt essential services except as permitted by law.

If any utility is submetered or allocated (RUBS or similar), the method of allocation shall be:  .
Separately billed charges shall be billed to Tenant as follows:  .
§ 11.  MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; RULES
Tenant shall keep the Premises clean and sanitary, use fixtures and systems properly, promptly notify Landlord of needed repairs, and be responsible for damage caused by Tenant, occupants, guests, invitees, pets, or Tenant’s failure to comply with this Agreement. Landlord remains responsible for repairs and maintenance that are Landlord’s responsibility under this Agreement, the implied warranty of habitability, building and housing codes, and applicable Illinois law, including structural, roof, electrical, plumbing, heating, and other systems components not damaged by Tenant or Tenant’s guests, ordinary wear and tear, and casualty not caused by Tenant or Tenant’s guests. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant shall comply with the following duties:
—    Not obstruct driveways, sidewalks, courts, entryways, stairs, or halls, which shall be used for ingress and egress only;
—    Keep all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks, and hardware in good, clean order and repair;
—    Not obstruct or cover the windows or doors;
—    Not leave windows or doors in an open position during any inclement weather;
—    Not hang laundry, clothing, sheets, or similar items from any window, railing, porch, or balcony, except in areas (if any) designated by Landlord or by HOA/condominium rules;
—    Not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon any door or window without Landlord’s prior written consent;
—    Keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt;
—    Keep all lavatories, sinks, toilets, and other water and plumbing apparatus in good order and repair and use them only for the purposes for which they were constructed; Tenant shall not allow sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes, or other substances to be thrown or deposited therein, and any damage to such apparatus and the cost of clearing stopped plumbing resulting from misuse shall be borne by Tenant;
—    Together with occupants, guests, and invitees, maintain order in and around the Premises and not make or permit loud, improper, or unreasonable noise that disturbs neighbors or other residents;
—    Keep televisions, stereos, speakers, gaming systems, and other audio/video equipment at a sound level that does not unreasonably annoy or interfere with neighbors or other residents;
—    Deposit all trash, garbage, rubbish, and refuse in the locations provided and not allow trash or refuse to be deposited or to remain on the exterior of any building or within the common elements;
—    Comply with all lawful, reasonable, and non-discriminatory rules and regulations adopted by any condominium or homeowners’ association having control over the Premises or common areas, provided that any such rules delivered after the Commencement Date shall not materially change the economic terms of this Agreement unless Tenant agrees in writing.
Nothing in this Agreement waives Tenant’s rights, if any, under the Residential Tenants’ Right to Repair Act, 765 ILCS 742, including statutory notice, eligibility, dollar limits, and procedural requirements.
§ 12.  INSURANCE
Landlord, Landlord’s agent or manager, and the applicable Condominium or Homeowners’ Association are not responsible for insuring Tenant’s or Tenant’s permitted visitors’ personal property, vehicles, relocation costs, or liability unless required by law.
Renter’s Insurance (check one)
☐  Recommended only.  Tenant is strongly encouraged to obtain renter’s insurance.
☐  Required.  Tenant shall obtain and maintain throughout the Term a renter’s insurance policy with personal-property coverage of at least $ and personal-liability coverage of at least $, naming Landlord as an additional interest (notice-only). Tenant shall provide proof of coverage to Landlord within fifteen (15) days after the Commencement Date and within fifteen (15) days after each renewal, subject to any accommodation required by law.
Tenant shall not engage in conduct or permit conditions caused by Tenant, occupants, guests, invitees, pets, or Tenant’s property that cause cancellation of Landlord’s insurance or an increase in premium. Tenant shall be responsible for premium increases or losses caused by Tenant’s breach, to the extent permitted by law.
§ 13.  DAMAGE TO PREMISES
If the Premises are destroyed or rendered wholly uninhabitable by fire, flood, windstorm, tornado, or any other casualty not caused by Tenant’s negligence or intentional act, this Agreement shall terminate as of the date of such casualty, subject to the parties’ accrued rights. Rent shall be accounted for through the date of casualty; Tenant shall pay any Rent owed through that date, and Landlord shall refund any prepaid Rent or Security Deposit covering the period thereafter, subject to lawful deductions. If casualty substantially impairs habitability or lawful occupancy of only part of the Premises, Rent shall abate in proportion to the loss of use from the date of casualty. Landlord shall, within thirty (30) days after the casualty, deliver written notice to Tenant electing either to repair within a reasonable time or terminate this Agreement if repair is impracticable or not economically reasonable. Tenant may terminate only if permitted by applicable law or if Landlord fails to restore habitability within the time required by law after required notice. Nothing in this paragraph waives non-waivable habitability rights or remedies.
§ 14.  LANDLORD ENTRY / INSPECTION OF PREMISES
Landlord and Landlord’s agents may enter the Premises at reasonable times and upon at least twenty-four (24) hours’ prior notice to Tenant, which may be delivered by email, text message, or other electronic means using contact information provided by Tenant where allowed by applicable law, to inspect, make repairs, provide services, make additions or alterations, show the Premises to prospective purchasers, lenders, appraisers, insurers, contractors, or tenants, or remove items not in compliance with this Agreement. No prior notice is required in an emergency, when Tenant requests repairs or services, when Tenant consents at the time of entry, when Tenant has abandoned the Premises, or when Landlord reasonably believes there is a threat to life or property. Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to schedule non-emergency entries between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. local time and shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass Tenant. Landlord may post “For Sale,” “For Rent,” or “Vacancy” signs within sixty (60) days before expiration of the Term, unless applicable local law requires otherwise.
§ 15.  SUBORDINATION OF LEASE
This Agreement and Tenant’s interest are subordinate to mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, and encumbrances now or later placed on the Premises, and to renewals, modifications, and extensions of them, except to the extent a lender or applicable law provides otherwise. Tenant shall sign a commercially reasonable subordination, non-disturbance, or attornment document requested by Landlord or lender, provided it does not materially increase Tenant’s obligations or reduce Tenant’s possessory rights except as permitted by law.
§ 16.  TENANT’S HOLDOVER
If Tenant remains in possession after the Termination Date with Landlord’s written consent, the tenancy will be month-to-month unless otherwise agreed in writing. Holdover monthly Rent will be $ ( Dollars), or the lawful amount stated in Landlord’s written consent. Either party may terminate the month-to-month tenancy by at least thirty (30) days’ written notice, or any longer notice required by applicable law.
If Tenant remains in possession without Landlord’s consent after this Agreement ends, Tenant is a holdover occupant, and Landlord may recover possession and damages as permitted by Illinois law. If selected below, unauthorized holdover Rent is one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the monthly Rent in effect at the end of the Term, prorated daily, to the extent permitted by applicable law:
☐  Unauthorized holdover premium applies.
Acceptance of money after expiration does not create a renewal unless Landlord agrees in writing or applicable law provides otherwise.
§ 17.  SURRENDER OF PREMISES
At the end of the tenancy, Tenant shall vacate and surrender the Premises, remove Tenant’s personal property, return all keys and access devices, remove trash, and leave the Premises in substantially the same condition as at commencement, ordinary wear and tear and casualty not caused by Tenant excepted. Tenant remains liable for damage beyond ordinary wear and tear and for cleaning, trash removal, lock/access-device replacement, and other lawful charges caused by Tenant’s failure to surrender as required.
§ 18.  ANIMALS
Select one:
☐  No pets are permitted without Landlord’s prior written consent.
☐  Tenant may keep the following approved pet(s):  , subject to the Pet Addendum.
Pet charges, if any
Refundable pet deposit: $ ( Dollars)
Non-refundable pet fee, if lawful and selected: $ ( Dollars)
Monthly pet rent:  $
Any non-refundable fee is not a security deposit and will not be held as security for performance. Refundable deposits will be handled as required by applicable law.
This Section does not apply to service animals, assistance animals, emotional-support animals, or reasonable accommodations required by the federal Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act where applicable, the Illinois Human Rights Act, or local law. Pet rent, pet fees, pet deposits, breed/size restrictions, and pet prohibitions do not apply to approved assistance animals except to the extent permitted by law. Tenant remains responsible for actual damage caused by any animal to the extent permitted by law.
§ 19.  QUIET ENJOYMENT
Tenant, upon payment of all sums payable by Tenant and Tenant’s performance of all of Tenant’s obligations under this Agreement and observance of all rules and regulations, shall peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the Premises for the Term.
§ 20.  INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tenant shall indemnify, defend, and hold Landlord harmless from claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and reasonable attorney fees arising from Tenant’s breach of this Agreement or the negligent, willful, or unlawful acts or omissions of Tenant, occupants, guests, invitees, pets, or Tenant’s agents. Tenant is not required to indemnify Landlord for Landlord’s negligence, willful misconduct, violation of law, breach of this Agreement, or non-waivable statutory or common-law duties.
§ 21.  DEFAULT
(a)    Nonpayment of Rent.  If Tenant fails to pay Rent when due, Landlord may serve a written demand for payment in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/9-209. If Tenant does not pay the full amount demanded within the statutory notice period, Landlord may terminate the tenancy and pursue possession and other remedies as permitted by Illinois law.
(b)    Material breach other than Rent.  If Tenant materially defaults under this Agreement other than by nonpayment of Rent, Landlord may serve written notice identifying the default and may terminate the tenancy only after the notice period and process required by Illinois law, including 735 ILCS 5/9-210 where applicable, and any longer period required by local, federal, or subsidized-housing law.
(c)    Remedies; mitigation.  Landlord may recover unpaid Rent, lawful charges, possession, damages, costs, and other remedies available under this Agreement and applicable law, subject to Landlord’s duty to mitigate damages and any limits imposed by Illinois law. Acceptance of Rent after a default, with or without knowledge of the default, is not a waiver of any default or of Landlord’s right to terminate unless Landlord expressly states so in writing.
§ 22.  LATE CHARGE
If Rent is not received by Landlord by p.m. on the day after it is due, Tenant shall pay a late fee of:
☐  $ per late payment; or
☐  % of the overdue Rent, not to exceed $.
Late fees are intended to compensate Landlord for administrative costs and inconvenience and are not a penalty. No late fee will be charged to the extent prohibited by applicable state or local law. If the Premises is subject to a local ordinance that caps late fees, including Chicago or Cook County requirements where applicable, the stricter cap controls.
§ 23.  ABANDONMENT
If Landlord reasonably believes Tenant has abandoned the Premises, Landlord may take possession, secure the Premises, relet, and handle personal property only as permitted by Illinois law and any applicable local ordinance. Landlord may consider factors such as unpaid Rent, apparent vacancy, removal of substantial personal property, discontinued utilities, returned keys, written statements by Tenant, and other objective evidence. Landlord shall not use self-help in violation of law. Tenant remains liable for Rent and damages through the date of surrender, reletting, or termination as permitted by law, subject to Landlord’s duty to mitigate. Landlord shall provide any notice and storage of abandoned personal property required by applicable law before disposal.
§ 24.  ATTORNEYS’ FEES
If Landlord employs an attorney to enforce this Agreement because of Tenant’s default, Tenant shall pay Landlord’s reasonable attorney fees and costs to the extent awarded by a court or otherwise permitted by applicable law. Nothing in this paragraph limits any attorney-fee right Tenant may have under applicable statute, ordinance, or court rule.
☐  Optional mutual-fee election:  The prevailing party in an action to enforce this Agreement is entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs to the extent permitted by applicable law.
§ 25.  RECORDING OF AGREEMENT
Tenant shall not record this Agreement or any memorandum of this Agreement without Landlord’s prior written consent, except as required by law. Unauthorized recording is a material default, and Landlord may pursue lawful remedies after any notice and opportunity to cure required by applicable law.
§ 26.  GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
§ 27.  SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement or its application is, for any reason and to any extent, held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of that provision to other persons, entities, or circumstances shall not be affected and shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.
§ 28.  BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their permitted heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns, subject to the assignment and subletting restrictions in this Agreement.
§ 29.  DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS
The descriptive headings used in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the rights or obligations of Landlord or Tenant.
§ 30.  CONSTRUCTION
Words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular, as the context requires. References to a person include individuals and legal entities. Pronouns are intended to be gender-neutral and inclusive.
§ 31.  NON-WAIVER
No delay, indulgence, election, non-election, or waiver by either party is a waiver of any other or later breach unless stated in a written waiver signed by the waiving party. No waiver is effective to waive non-waivable rights or duties under applicable law.
§ 32.  MODIFICATION
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and may be modified only by a written amendment signed by Landlord and Tenant. Electronic signatures and electronic records may be used to the extent permitted by applicable law.
§ 33.  NOTICE
Notices under this Agreement must be in writing and may be delivered by personal delivery, U.S. mail, certified mail, email if the recipient has provided the email address for notices and applicable law allows email notice, or any other method permitted by applicable law. Notices required for eviction, termination, security-deposit deductions, statutory disclosures, or other statutory purposes must be served in the manner required by the applicable statute or ordinance. Posting on the Premises is effective only when permitted by applicable law.

If to Landlord
Name:  
Address:  

Email for notices, if allowed:
Phone:

If to Tenant
Name(s):
Address:  ☐ Premises  ☐ Other:

Email for notices, if allowed:
Phone:
Landlord and Tenant may change their notice address by written notice to the other party.
§ 34.  ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS; STATUTORY DISCLOSURES AND ADDENDA
Landlord makes the following disclosures, which are required by Illinois, federal, or local law where the indicated trigger applies. Where a disclosure is required, the attached document is incorporated by reference and Tenant acknowledges receipt by signing this Agreement and, where applicable, the disclosure form.
Attached addenda/disclosures (check all that apply)
☐    Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and EPA pamphlet (required for most pre-1978 target housing)
☐    Illinois Flood Risk Disclosure (required where 765 ILCS 705/25 applies; must be included in or attached to this Agreement and signed as required)
☐    Summary of Rights for Safer Homes (required as the first page(s) of each written residential lease or renewal beginning January 1, 2026)
☐    Smoke Detector / Carbon Monoxide Alarm Acknowledgment
☐    Move-In Condition Checklist
☐    Pet Addendum
☐    Renter’s Insurance Addendum
☐    Condominium/Homeowners’ Association Rules
☐    Local/Municipal Addendum:
☐    Other:
Additional property-specific terms, if any: 

STATUTORY DISCLOSURE · 24 CFR PART 35 · 42 U.S.C. § 4852D (LEAD-BASED PAINT)
If the Premises is target housing built before 1978 and no federal exemption applies, Landlord shall attach the federally required lead-based paint disclosure, disclose known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards, provide available records and reports, and provide the EPA-approved pamphlet “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” before Tenant is obligated under this Agreement.

STATUTORY DISCLOSURE · 765 ILCS 705/25 (ILLINOIS FLOOD RISK DISCLOSURE)
Before signing this Agreement, Landlord shall provide the written flood-risk disclosure required by 765 ILCS 705/25 if the statute applies, including whether the Premises is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area and any flooding history Landlord is required to disclose. The disclosure must be included in or attached to this Agreement and signed by Landlord and Tenant where required. For lower-level units, Landlord shall disclose the flood history required by law.

STATUTORY DISCLOSURE · 765 ILCS 752 (SUMMARY OF RIGHTS FOR SAFER HOMES)
For any written residential lease or renewal executed on or after January 1, 2026, Landlord shall attach the official Illinois Department of Human Rights “Summary of Rights for Safer Homes” as the first page(s) of the lease packet, and each Tenant shall sign, initial, or acknowledge receipt at the bottom of each page as required by 765 ILCS 752.

STATUTORY DISCLOSURE · 765 ILCS 750 (ILLINOIS SAFE HOMES ACT)
Nothing in this Agreement waives or limits any right Tenant may have under the Illinois Safe Homes Act, 765 ILCS 750, including rights relating to early termination, lock changes, confidentiality, or other protections for covered violence or threats, if statutory conditions are satisfied.

Non-Retaliation
Landlord shall not retaliate against Tenant for exercising rights protected by applicable law, including making good-faith complaints, seeking assistance, requesting repairs, exercising rights under the Safe Homes Act or Summary of Rights for Safer Homes Act, organizing tenants, or taking other protected actions. Nothing in this Agreement limits Landlord’s right to enforce this Agreement for lawful, non-retaliatory reasons.
Radon
If Landlord has knowledge of an elevated radon level in the Premises that has not been mitigated, Landlord shall provide any disclosure, test result, mitigation record, or tenant pamphlet required by Illinois law.
Bed Bugs / Pests / Mold / Other Conditions
If applicable or required by local law, Landlord shall attach any required mold, pest, bed bug, or habitability disclosure/addendum. Tenant shall promptly report suspected mold, pests, bed bugs, water intrusion, leaks, or conditions that may damage the Premises or affect habitability.
Owner / Manager / Authorized Agent Disclosure
The person authorized to manage the Premises and receive notices, demands, and service of process for Landlord is:
Name:  
Address:  
Phone:  
Email:  
Owner of record or authorized representative, if different:


§ 35.  FAIR HOUSING / EQUAL HOUSING COMPLIANCE
Landlord and Tenant shall comply with the federal Fair Housing Act, the Illinois Human Rights Act, and applicable local fair-housing laws. Nothing in this Agreement authorizes discrimination, harassment, retaliation, refusal of a reasonable accommodation, or refusal of a reasonable modification where required by law.
§ 36.  SMOKE DETECTOR / CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Pursuant to the Illinois Smoke Detector Act (425 ILCS 60), the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act (430 ILCS 135), and applicable local law, Landlord represents that the Premises is equipped with operational smoke detectors and, where required by law, carbon monoxide alarms. Tenant acknowledges receipt and operational testing of these devices at move-in:
☐  Smoke detector(s):  Number    Locations:
☐  Carbon monoxide alarm(s):  Number    Locations:
Tenant shall not disable, remove, tamper with, or fail to report a malfunctioning detector or alarm. Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of any missing, inoperable, or malfunctioning detector or alarm. Battery replacement and testing responsibilities are as follows:  .
§ 37.  MITIGATION OF DAMAGES
If Tenant breaches this Agreement and Landlord recovers possession of the Premises before the natural expiration of the Term, Landlord shall make reasonable efforts to mitigate damages by reletting the Premises, consistent with Landlord’s obligations under 735 ILCS 5/9-213.1. Landlord’s mitigation efforts shall not be deemed an acceptance of Tenant’s surrender of the Premises or a waiver of Tenant’s continuing liability for Rent, damages, or lawful charges.
§ 38.  SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY NOTICE
Information about registered sex offenders is available from the Illinois State Police Sex Offender Registry at https://isp.illinois.gov/Sor. Landlord has not independently verified the registry status of any person residing in or near the Premises. Tenant is responsible for any independent inquiry regarding this matter.
§ 39.  COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original and all of which together constitute one instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means, including DocuSign, Adobe Sign, PDF, or another commercially reasonable e-signature platform, have the same force and effect as original signatures to the extent permitted by the Illinois Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and the federal ESIGN Act.
§ 40.  LOCAL LAW / MUNICIPAL ADDENDUM TRIGGER
Some Illinois municipalities and counties impose additional residential lease requirements, disclosures, notice periods, fee limits, interest rules, relocation rules, tenant remedies, or formatting requirements. If the Premises is located in a municipality or county with additional requirements, including Chicago, Cook County, Evanston, Oak Park, Urbana, or another applicable jurisdiction, Landlord shall attach the required local addendum and comply with any stricter local law. If a local law conflicts with this Agreement, the stricter applicable legal requirement controls.
§ 41.  PROTECTED RIGHTS / ILLINOIS-SPECIFIC PROTECTED STATUSES
Nothing in this Agreement waives or limits rights under applicable federal, Illinois, or local law relating to military status, unfavorable military discharge, order-of-protection status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, familial status, disability, source-of-income protections where applicable, pregnancy, arrest record in housing, or other protected classes or statuses.
§ 42.  CRIME-FREE / NUISANCE ORDINANCE DISCLAIMER (OPTIONAL)
CRIME-FREE / NUISANCE ORDINANCES  [OPTIONAL — check if applicable].
☐  The municipality in which the Premises is located has a crime-free housing ordinance or nuisance ordinance. Tenant acknowledges that police contacts at or activity originating from the Premises may, under such ordinance, expose Landlord to municipal enforcement and may give rise to a default under this Agreement. However, nothing in this Section limits Tenant’s right to contact emergency services, including in connection with the Safe Homes Act (765 ILCS 750) or any other right protected by Illinois or federal law, including 775 ILCS 5/3-105.5 protections for emergency-services contact.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Agreement as of the dates set forth below.

As to Landlord this day of , 20_____.  

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As to Tenant, this day of , 20_____.  

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