Illinois lease termination letters are used to comply with the state’s requirements for terminating a rental agreement.
Governing Law: 735 ILCS 5/9-207
Required Notice Periods:
- Year-to-Year Tenancies: 60 days.
- Quarter-to-Quarter and Month-to-Month Tenancies – 30 days.
- Week-to-Week – 7 days.
- Unpaid Rent: 5 days.
Early Termination by Tenants: Illinois tenants may terminate a lease early if certain conditions are met, such as active military duty, uninhabitable living conditions, domestic or sexual violence, or if the lease includes an early termination clause.
By Type
60-Day Notice
Used for yearly tenancies.
30-Day Notice
Used for monthly or less than 1 year tenancies.
7-Day Notice
Used for week-to-week tenancies.
