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Illinois Security Deposit Itemization
After a Illinois tenancy ends, unused deposit money is generally due within 45 days, with an itemized list of lawful deductions (765 ILCS 710/1). This generator writes that accounting.
- Unused deposit is generally due within 45 days (765 ILCS 710/1).
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask the tenant for a written forwarding address.
Related Illinois documents
- Illinois Security Deposit Receipt. A written record that a security deposit was received. It is not the itemized accounting due after move-out.
- Illinois Move-Out Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-out. Compare it to the move-in list before deducting from the deposit.
- Illinois Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Illinois Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Illinois Notice to Vacate. Written notice that a tenancy will end on a stated date. It is not a pay-or-quit, not a court filing, and not a lockout.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Illinois deposit itemization papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- When must a landlord return a deposit in Illinois?
- Illinois does not set a statewide maximum security deposit. Unused deposit plus an itemized list is generally due within 45 days (765 ILCS 710/1). Landlords with 25 or more units generally owe interest (765 ILCS 715). Chicago’s RLTO adds a 1.5× cap and a different clock. Unused money is generally due within 45 days (765 ILCS 710/1).
- What can I deduct from a security deposit?
- Lawful deductions usually include unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and certain cleaning or repair costs allowed by the lease and statute. Itemize each charge.
- What if I have no deductions?
- Return the full deposit within the 45-day window. Send it to the tenant’s forwarding address if you have one.