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How much can my rent go up in Illinois?

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.

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From Illinois Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Rights and Laws fact sheet.
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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.

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