🏛 Cook County RTLO 60-Day Non-Renewal Notice
30 Days (Under 3 Years) or 60 Days (3+ Years) — RTLO Required
Cook County RTLO 60-Day Non-Renewal Requirement: The Cook County Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance (RTLO) requires landlords to provide at least 60 days’ written notice of non-renewal for tenants who have lived in the unit for 3 or more years, and 30 days for others. Wrong notice period = invalid notice = tenant stays lawfully.
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The Cook County Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance (RTLO), effective June 1, 2021, covers most residential rental units in unincorporated Cook County and many suburban municipalities that have opted in.
Notice Period Requirements
Under the RTLO, landlords must provide: 30 days’ notice for tenants who have lived in the unit fewer than 3 years; 60 days’ notice for tenants who have lived there 3 or more years. Calculate from the tenancy start date, not the current lease start date.
Just Cause Requirements
The RTLO also provides just cause eviction protections for covered units. Non-renewal without a valid ground may not be permitted. Consult an attorney for your specific circumstances before serving this notice.
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