📋 Chicago Fair Notice Termination
30/60/120-Day Notice – RLTO 5-12-130
⚖️ RLTO 5-12-130 (Fair Notice): Chicago landlords must provide advance written notice based on how long the tenant has lived in the unit before terminating tenancy, raising rent, or declining to renew a lease.
🚨 Critical Requirement: Failure to provide proper Fair Notice means the tenant’s tenancy automatically continues under the same terms. The termination or rent increase is VOID until proper notice is given.
🏠 Property Information
🏢 Landlord Information
👤 Tenant Information
📅 Notice Period Calculation
Required Notice Period
Tenancy length: Calculating…
📊 Termination Date Calculation
📝 Purpose of Notice
📦 Move-Out Instructions
Tenant Must:
- Vacate the premises by the termination date
- Remove all personal belongings
- Return all keys to the landlord
- Leave the unit in broom-clean condition
- Provide forwarding address for security deposit return
💰 Security Deposit
⏰ Chicago RLTO: Security deposit plus interest must be returned within 30 days of move-out, with itemized statement if any deductions are made.
📬 Certificate of Service
✍️ Landlord Signature
Chicago Fair Notice Requirements
The RLTO Fair Notice Ordinance (5-12-130) requires Chicago landlords to provide advance written notice based on the length of tenancy. This applies to terminations, non-renewals, and rent increases.
Notice Period Requirements
| Tenancy Length | Required Notice |
|---|---|
| Less than 6 months | 30 days |
| 6 months to 3 years | 60 days |
| Over 3 years | 120 days |
When Fair Notice Applies
- Terminating a tenancy (with or without cause)
- Not renewing a lease at the end of its term
- Increasing rent
- Materially changing lease terms
Consequences of Non-Compliance
If proper Fair Notice is not provided:
- The termination or rent increase is VOID
- The tenancy continues under existing terms
- Landlord must start the notice period over
- Tenant may recover damages for wrongful eviction attempts
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. The RLTO may be amended. Always verify current Chicago Municipal Code requirements and consult with an attorney for specific legal questions.
