DISCLOSURES

Lead Based Paint Disclosure (Lead Paint Prevention Code) – For housing built before 1978 as they may contain traces of lead-based paint.

Shared Meter (3765 ILCS 740) – If the utility meter that is tied to the tenant’s rental unit is shared, the landlord must state the exact formula on how the bill is calculated.

Rent Concessions (3765 ILCS 730) – Any rent concessions must be stated in the rental contract.

Radon (420 ILCS 46) – In the Radon Awareness Act, all landlords that detect significantly high levels of this gas must inform any and all tenants moving into the residence.

SECURITY DEPOSITS

Maximum – No State maximum. A landlord may charge as much as desired.

Returning (765 ILCS 710/1(a)) – The landlord has thirty (30) days to return the deposit to the tenant. Forty-five (45) days if the tenant disputes any itemized deduction.

LANDLORD’S ACCESS/ENTRY

There is no statute that states the landlord must give notice to the tenant before entering the property for alteration or repair. However, it is recommended to do so with the best intentions of keeping a good landlord-tenant relationship.

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