Free Illinois Landlord Forms — Quick Overview
See our full IL forms library — eviction notices, Chicago RLTO forms, Cook County RTLO, required disclosures, lease agreements & more.
Watch Overview📋 Free Illinois Landlord Forms
Complete collection of fillable PDF forms for Illinois landlords & property managers
Chicago & Cook County Have Additional Requirements
If your rental property is in Chicago or suburban Cook County, you must comply with local ordinances in addition to state law. Chicago landlords must use RLTO forms and attach required summaries to every lease. Cook County landlords (outside Chicago) must follow the RTLO for security deposits and non-renewal notices. See our Illinois habitability laws guide and lease termination guide for full compliance details.
Lease Agreements & Applications
3 FormsIllinois Residential Lease Agreement
Comprehensive lease compliant with 735 ILCS and Illinois landlord-tenant law. Includes all required disclosures and provisions.
Chicago RLTO Lease Agreement
Chicago-specific lease with required RLTO attachments, security deposit disclosures, and municipal code compliance.
Rental Application
Screen prospective tenants with employment history, references, and background check authorization. Required for full credit report option.
Eviction Notices
7 Forms5-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
Demand overdue rent payment within 5 days under 735 ILCS 5/9-209. First step in Illinois eviction process.
5-Day Notice to Quit — Unlawful Activity
Unconditional quit notice for drug activity, violence, or criminal conduct under 735 ILCS 5/9-120.
10-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
Notice for lease violations like unauthorized pets, noise, or other breaches. 10 days to cure under 735 ILCS 5/9-210.
7-Day Notice to Terminate Week-to-Week
End weekly rental agreements with 7 days written notice under 735 ILCS 5/9-207.
30-Day Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month
End monthly rental agreements with 30 days written notice under 735 ILCS 5/9-207.
60-Day Notice to Terminate Year-to-Year
Required 60-day notice to end annual leases before renewal under 735 ILCS 5/9-207.
90-Day Notice — Foreclosure
Required notice for tenants in foreclosed properties under federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act.
Security Deposit Forms
3 FormsSecurity Deposit Receipt
Document deposit amount, date received, and bank information. Required for landlords with 25+ units under 765 ILCS 710.
Security Deposit Return Letter
Return within 30 days (Cook County) or 45 days (rest of Illinois) with itemized deductions under 765 ILCS 710/1.
Security Deposit Interest Notice
Annual interest payment notice for landlords with 25+ units under 765 ILCS 715. Avoid double-deposit penalties.
