AI Illinois Eviction Notice

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: An eviction notice is only the first step in the eviction process under Illinois law. If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord must file an eviction lawsuit (forcible entry and detainer action) in the appropriate court, obtain a judgment, and secure a writ of possession before the tenant can be legally removed. Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing property, threats, or harassment) are strictly illegal in Illinois and can result in significant penalties, damages, attorney fees, and possible criminal liability.

This document provides ready-to-serve Illinois eviction notices compliant with 735 ILCS 5/9-209 et seq., together with guidance for properties subject to the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO).

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NOTICE TYPE SELECTION GUIDE

Choose the correct notice. Serving the wrong form or using the wrong period may invalidate the notice and delay or defeat the eviction.

Chicago RLTO Note (if property is in Chicago): The Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance provides additional tenant protections. Notice periods may be extended under the Fair Notice Ordinance based on length of tenancy (30/60/120 days in some cases). Most lease violation notices in Chicago must be "cure or quit" with explicit cure language. Just-cause protections and other requirements may apply. Landlords must use forms and language that comply with the RLTO. This template includes a Chicago-specific section - consult local counsel for covered properties.

Service methods (statewide): personal delivery to tenant; delivery to a person of suitable age residing at the premises; or posting in a conspicuous place + mailing by certified or registered mail (return receipt). Proof of service is required for court filing.

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FORM A - 5-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT (Non-Payment)

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/9-209

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (TENANT AND ALL OCCUPANTS):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]
And all other occupants of the premises

PREMISES:
[[Street Address, Unit Number if any]]
[[City]], Illinois [[ZIP Code]]
(the "Premises")

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
Name: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]
Address for notices: [[Landlord Notice Address]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

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NOTICE OF UNLAWFUL DETAINER - DEMAND FOR RENT

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default under your rental agreement or lease because you have failed to pay rent when due.

Total amount of rent owing as of the date of this notice: $[[Total Rent Owed]]

Rental periods covered: [[List e.g. Rent for March 2026: $1,450; Rent for April 2026: $1,450 - Total $2,900]]

WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS after service of this notice (not counting the day of service), you must either:

1. Pay the full amount of rent owing as listed above in full, or

2. Vacate and surrender possession of the Premises to the Landlord.

Payment must be made to: [[Landlord or Agent Name / Payment Address or Method]]

If you fail to pay the full amount or vacate within the five-day period, the Landlord will commence legal proceedings to recover possession of the Premises, the rent owed, and all other remedies permitted by law (including costs and attorney fees where allowed).

This notice demands only unpaid rent. It does not include late fees, utilities, deposits, or other charges (which may be pursued separately in court).

Landlord Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Print Name / Title: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]

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FORM B - 10-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (Lease Violation - Curable)

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/9-210

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (TENANT AND ALL OCCUPANTS):
[[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
And all other occupants

PREMISES:
[[Full Property Address, City, Illinois ZIP]]

FROM:
[[Landlord / Agent Full Name and Address]]

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NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have breached the terms of your lease or rental agreement in the following respect(s):

Specific violation(s):
1. [[Describe exact lease provision violated and facts, e.g. "Keeping an unauthorized pet (German Shepherd) in the unit in violation of Section 10 of the Lease (no pets without written consent)."]]
2. [[Additional violation if any]]

TO CURE THE BREACH, you must, within TEN (10) DAYS after service of this notice:

[[Describe specific cure required, e.g. "Remove the unauthorized pet from the Premises and provide written confirmation that no pets remain."]]

If you fail to cure the violation within ten days, or if you commit the same or a similar breach again, the Landlord may terminate your tenancy and commence eviction proceedings to recover possession without further notice.

Landlord Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

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FORM C - 30-DAY NOTICE TO VACATE (No Cause / Month-to-Month Termination)

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/9-207 and related provisions

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (TENANT AND ALL OCCUPANTS):
[[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
And all other occupants

PREMISES:
[[Full Address]]

FROM:
[[Landlord / Agent]]

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NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that your month-to-month tenancy (or other periodic tenancy) of the above Premises is terminated effective [[Termination Date - at least 30 days after service]].

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises on or before the termination date.

If you fail to vacate by the termination date, the Landlord will commence eviction proceedings to recover possession.

This notice is given without cause and does not allege any breach by you.

Landlord Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

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CHICAGO RLTO / ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS NOTICE (If Applicable)

If the property is located in the City of Chicago:

• Check the length of the tenant's occupancy to determine any extended notice periods under the Fair Notice Ordinance.

• Most lease violation notices must explicitly offer the tenant the right to cure within the notice period.

• Additional disclosures or relocation assistance may be required for certain no-fault terminations.

• Just cause requirements may apply under the RLTO for covered units.

Property is in Chicago? [[Yes / No]]

Applicable extended notice or RLTO language (attach or insert): [[Insert any additional required paragraphs or "N/A"]]

Landlord must still comply with all RLTO service, content, and filing requirements.

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PROOF OF SERVICE (To Be Completed by Server)

I, [[Server Full Name]], declare under penalty of perjury that I served the above notice(s) on the tenant(s) named herein on [[Date of Service]] at approximately [[Time]] by the following method:

[ ] Personal delivery to the tenant named above.

[ ] Delivery to a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the Premises: [[Name and relationship if known]].

[ ] Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the Premises AND mailing a copy by certified/registered mail (return receipt requested) to the tenant at the Premises on [[Mailing Date]].

Server Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Print Name: [[Server Name]]

Server Address / Phone: [[For court records]]

*Attach the return receipt or other proof when filing with the court.*

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR LANDLORD

1. Calculate the exact deadline correctly (do not count the day of service in most cases; consult local rules for weekends/holidays).

2. Itemize only rent actually due in the 5-day notice (late fees generally not included in the demand).

3. Use the correct form for the actual grounds.

4. Keep copies of the notice, proof of service, and all supporting documents.

5. File the eviction case promptly after the notice period expires if tenant does not comply.

6. For Chicago properties, verify current RLTO requirements and any local court forms.

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Disclaimer and Sources

Template - not professional legal advice. This is a sample set of Illinois eviction notices based on 735 ILCS 5/9-209 et seq. and the Chicago RLTO as of June 2026. Notice requirements, service rules, cure rights, and court procedures are subject to change and local court interpretation. Chicago properties have additional tenant protections that may extend notice periods or require specific language. This notice alone does not evict anyone - court action is required. Landlords must verify all facts, use current forms, and consult a licensed Illinois attorney familiar with the jurisdiction (especially Chicago). [[Token Name]] fields must be completed accurately.

Primary Sources (as of June 2026):

• 735 ILCS 5/9-209 (Demand for rent - 5-day notice)

• 735 ILCS 5/9-210 (10-day notice for lease violations)

• 735 ILCS 5/9-207 and related sections (notice to terminate periodic tenancy)

• Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO), Municipal Code ch. 5-12

• Chicago Fair Notice Ordinance (extended notice periods)

• Illinois Supreme Court and local court rules on service and unlawful detainer actions

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> ⚠️ Template example - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. Figures and clauses must be verified for the applicable jurisdiction and kept current. Invented values are tagged `[[merge fields]]`; assumed values are tagged `[ASSUMPTION: …]`.