Illinois Sublease Rental Agreement Template

An Illinois sublease agreement is a contract where an existing Tenant (sub-lessor) rents out space to a 3rd-party (sub-lessee) while still being responsible for the original lease.

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Last updated February 20th, 2025

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An Illinois sublease agreement is a contract where an existing Tenant (sub-lessor) rents out space to a 3rd-party (sub-lessee) while still being responsible for the original lease.

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Tenant Right to Sublet

  • Illinois state law doesn’t mandate subletting therefore whether you can sublet depends on your lease.
  • Landlords can’t unreasonably refuse a subtenant.
  • In Chicago, tenants have the right to sublet as long as the sublease is “reasonable” and does not need to be in the Illinois lease agreement form. [1]
  • The Landlord Consent Form is useful to get the Landlord written approval documented.

Short-Term Lodgings Tax Rules

30-day rental stays – 6% Hotel Operator Tax. [2]

Prohibited Locations – Short-term rentals (less than 30-days/1-month) in unincorporated residential zones are prohibited in some locations in Illinois such as Lake County. [3]

Sources

  1. Chicago Municipal Code 5-12-120
  2. Illinois Department of Revenue
  3. Lake County Planning, Building, and Development Department

Sample Illinois Sublease Rental Agreement