🌿 Illinois Smoke Detector Disclosure
Required Smoke Detector Documentation — Illinois Smoke Detector Act
ILLINOIS SMOKE DETECTOR ACT (425 ILCS 60): Illinois law requires every residential dwelling to have a functioning smoke detector on each level of the unit and outside every sleeping area. Landlords are responsible for installation, and tenants must maintain and not tamper with detectors. This disclosure documents smoke detector installation and tenant acknowledgment.
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The Illinois Smoke Detector Act (425 ILCS 60) requires smoke detectors in every residential unit on each level and outside each sleeping area. Landlords are responsible for installation and initial battery; tenants are responsible for ongoing maintenance and replacement batteries (in most cases).
Illinois Smoke Detector Requirements
- Required on every level of the unit
- Required outside every sleeping area
- Must be UL-listed and approved
- Landlord must provide working detector at start of tenancy
- Tenant must not tamper with or disable detectors
- Chicago requires 10-year battery detectors or hardwired units with backup
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⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. Illinois disclosure requirements vary by municipality — Chicago has additional requirements. Consult a qualified Illinois attorney before signing any lease.

