Illinois

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 

Laws ⚖️

Application Fee – Any amount as Illinois has no limit on how much Landlords can charge for rental applications.
Security Deposit – Landlords can charge any amount for the security deposit because there are no statutes mandating security deposit amounts.

Sample Illinois Rental Application

Rental Application – This rental application form is used by landlords/property owners to verify the backgrounds and employment history of potential tenants before signing the written contract.

Chicago Required Disclosures

  • Bed Bug Educational Brochure (§ 5-12-101): Before signing a rental agreement, the landlord must provide a brochure on bed bug prevention and treatment to the tenant. The Department of Health’s “Bed Bug Prevention and Treatment” brochure is recommended.
  • Estimate of Heating Costs (§ 5-16-010): If the tenant pays for heating, the landlord must include an estimate of heating costs for the next 12 months in the lease. The landlord can request an estimate from the city using the Heating Cost Request Form.
  • Landlord’s Identity (§ 5-12-090): The landlord must disclose their name, address, and phone number.
  • Code Violations (§ 5-12-100(a)): The landlord must disclose any code violations received in the last 12 months.
  • Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance Summary (§ 5-12-170): The landlord must attach a summary of the ordinance to the rental agreement.
  • Security Deposit Receipt (§ 5-12-080(b)): If a security deposit is collected, the landlord must provide a receipt.
  • Security Deposit Interest Rate (§ 5-12-170): The lease must include the current interest rate for security deposits.
  • Recycling Disclosure (Domu.com): In buildings with more than 6 units, the landlord must provide information about recycling procedures to each tenant.

*Note: These disclosures are not required if the landlord lives in a building with 6 or fewer units.

State Disclosures

  1. Carbon Monoxide Detectors (§ 5-12-101)– Landlords must provide a detector near where the tenant sleeps, and include this in the lease.
  2. Rent Concession (765 ILCS 730/3)– Any rent discount must be listed in the lease with “Concession Granted” in at least ½-inch text.
  3. Lead-Based Paint & EPA Pamphlet (EPA.gov)– Homes built before 1978 need a lead paint warning in the lease.
  4. Radon Disclosure (420 ILCS 46/26) – Landlords must provide radon info and the “Radon Guide for Tenants.”
  5. Smoke Detectors (425 ILCS 60/3(d)) – Landlords must install detectors, but tenants maintain them during the lease.
  6. Shared Meter (if applicable) (765 ILCS 740/5(a)) – Landlords must explain how shared utility costs are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Question: Does Chicago require electric and heating disclosure for apartment lease?
    • Answer (Chicago.gov): Yes, in Chicago, landlords are required to provide tenants with both a heating cost disclosure and an energy disclosure prior to signing a lease.

Sample Illinois (Chicago Only) Residential Lease Agreement PDF Template

An Illinois power of attorney (POA) is a legal form that gives the ability for an individual to appoint another person to make decisions and manage their affairs on their behalf. Once signed, the appointed agent has the authority to handle financial, medical, guardianship, and tax-related matters for the person granting the power of attorney.

Medical Power of Attorney Forms – PDF

Follow these simple steps when writing a Power of Attorney Form.

Sample

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An Illinois bill of sale is a form that is used to record the sale of goods in exchange for cash or trade. The buyer and seller should sign it after the transaction has been completed.

By Type 

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As-Is Bill of Sale

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Boat Bill of Sale

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Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale

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Illinois Registration Documents (Required)

  • Odometer Disclosure Statement
  • Registration / Title Application
  • Government Issued ID – Driver’s License

Source: Illinois DMV

What to Include in the Illinois Bill of Sale Form?

  • The buyer’s name + address
  • The seller’s name + address
  • The vehicle/car description (make, model, year, + body style)
  • The car’s vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • The sale date
  • Transaction details (purchase: price, trade, and/or gift)
  • The warranty information (sold “as-is”)
  • The Odometer Disclosure
  • The Federal Law, 49 U.S. Code § 32705, requires a bill of sale to include a verifying statement about the vehicle’s mileage. Vehicles greater than ten years old and over 16,000 pounds are exempt.

Illinois Bill of Sale Template: Preview Sample

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Form Options By Type

Standard Residential Lease Agreement
Simple (1-Page) Lease Agreement

Illinois Standard Commercial Lease Agreement Sample