Illinois rental law
As of Oct 6, 2026. Not legal advice.
Raise rent in Illinois
Under state law: any amount, from Nov 1, 2026
Illinois has no state rent control law; landlords may raise rent by any amount (with 7/30 days' notice for periodic tenancies, not during a fixed term). Local ordinances should be checked. Our sources don't state the notice period here. The office below can tell you.
Rules for every lease in Illinois
The next 12 months
Nothing scheduled to change here before Oct 6, 2027.
Help with your situation
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