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The Illinois lease that holds up in court.

Attorney-reviewed residential lease template built specifically for Illinois landlords. Every required disclosure, the correct deposit cap, and the right notice periods — wired in by default. Basic plan $99/year for a single property.

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Includes lease creation, e-signature, document storage, landlord notices, checklists, and renewal reminders. More plans available →

Security deposit cap

No statutory cap (state); Chicago has rules

Late fees

Chicago: $10 + 5% over $500; state has no cap

Notice to terminate

30 days (month-to-month)

Return of deposit

30–45 days

Required Illinois disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Radon (if known)
  • Concession (Chicago)
  • Bedbug (Chicago)
  • RLTO summary (Chicago)

Every disclosure required by Illinois law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Illinois laws we track

  • ·Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO)
  • ·Cook County RTLO

Major Cities

Chicago
Aurora
Naperville
Rockford
Springfield

Ready when you are

Basic plan starts at $99/year for a single property — Illinois-compliant lease, identity verification, e-signature, and a court-ready audit log. Managing more than one property? See Pro and Scale plans →

Start your lease package

Includes lease creation, e-signature, document storage, landlord notices, checklists, and renewal reminders.

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LeaseSigning provides legal information, not legal advice. For property-specific questions, consult an attorney licensed in Illinois.