Illinois Lease Renewal Notice

Illinois law governs notice requirements for changes to periodic (month-to-month) tenancies under the Code of Civil Procedure. A landlord who wishes to renew a month-to-month tenancy on new or modified terms must generally provide at least thirty (30) days' written notice before the expiration of the current rental period (735 ILCS 5/9-207). The notice must clearly state the new lease term, any changes in rent or other material terms, and the effective date of the renewal or modification. Proper delivery is required to start the notice clock.

This document provides a complete, compliant form for delivering a lease renewal or term/rent modification notice for a month-to-month tenancy in Illinois. It is suitable for use outside Chicago and other localities with additional rent-control or just-cause rules (verify local ordinances).

Illinois Month-to-Month Tenancy Notice Rules, 735 ILCS 5/9-207

• In all cases of tenancy for any term less than one year (other than week-to-week), where the tenant holds over without special agreement, the landlord may terminate the tenancy by 30 days' notice in writing.
• For renewal or modification of terms on a continuing month-to-month tenancy, the same 30-day written notice period applies to changes in rent or other material terms before the change takes effect.
• Notice must be in writing and state the new terms with specificity.
• Automatic renewal clauses in leases may trigger additional notice obligations under 765 ILCS 705/1.
• The notice period is measured from proper service; the termination or change date must fall at the end of a rental period.
• Chicago may have additional requirements under the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO); always verify.

Current Tenancy Type: Month-to-Month (periodic tenancy under 735 ILCS 5/9-207)

Required Notice Period: At least 30 days before the proposed effective date or end of current rental period

Effective Date of Renewal / New Terms: [[Effective Date of Renewal or New Terms]], -

Landlord, Tenant, and Property Identification

Property Address:
[[Street Address Line 1]]
[[Street Address Line 2 (if any)]]
[[City]], Illinois [[ZIP Code]]

Landlord / Authorized Agent or Property Manager:
Full Legal Name: [[Landlord or Management Company Full Legal Name]]
Mailing Address for Notices: [[Landlord Notice Mailing Address]]
City/State/ZIP: [[Landlord City]], Illinois [[Landlord ZIP]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]
Email: [[Landlord Email Address]]

Tenant(s) (all named tenants and occupants):
[[Full Legal Name(s) of All Tenants]]

Original or Current Lease / Tenancy Start Date: [[Original Lease or Tenancy Commencement Date]]

Current Rental Period End Date (if known): [[Current Rental Period End Date]], -

Current Terms of Tenancy

The following terms currently apply to the tenancy at the Property:

1. Current Monthly Rent Amount: $[[Current Monthly Rent Amount]]

2. Current Rent Due Date: [[Day of Month Rent is Due, e.g. the 1st]]

3. Current Security Deposit Held: $[[Current Security Deposit Amount Held]]

4. Current Additional Recurring Charges (pet rent, parking, utilities, storage, etc.): [[Current Additional Monthly Charges or "None"]]

5. Current Lease or Tenancy Type: Month-to-Month (periodic)

6. Other Material Current Terms: [[Describe any other material current terms such as utilities responsibility, parking assignment, or "As set forth in the existing lease agreement"]], -

Proposed Renewal or Modified Terms

The landlord proposes to renew or continue the tenancy on the following terms, effective on the date specified below. These terms will govern the tenancy going forward unless the tenant provides timely written notice of non-acceptance or the parties execute a separate written agreement.

Renewal / New Terms Effective Date: [[Effective Date of Renewal or New Terms, at least 30 days after proper service and aligned with rental period]]

New / Renewal Monthly Rent: $[[New Monthly Rent Amount]]

Dollar Increase (if any): $[[Dollar Amount of Increase]] per month

Percentage Increase (if any): [[Percentage Increase]]%

New Rent Due Date (if changed): [[New Rent Due Day of Month]]

New Lease / Tenancy Type: Month-to-Month (periodic tenancy) unless otherwise agreed in writing

New Term Start Date: [[New Term Start Date]]

New Additional Charges (if changed): [[New or Unchanged Additional Monthly Charges]]

Other Changed or Added Conditions: [[Specific description of any other modified or new terms, or "None"]]

Payment Instructions for New Rent: Rent shall be paid to [[Payee Name]] by [[Accepted Payment Methods, e.g. check, electronic transfer, online portal]] at [[Payment Address or Account Details]]., -

Tenant Rights and Response Options

The tenant is not required to accept the proposed renewal or changed terms. The tenant has the following options:

1. Accept the proposed renewal or modified terms by signing below, returning a signed copy to the landlord, or continuing to occupy the Premises after the effective date and paying the new rent when due.

2. Provide written notice of non-acceptance or intent to vacate. Such notice must be given in accordance with Illinois law (typically 30 days for month-to-month) and must be received before the effective date of the changes.

3. Negotiate different terms in writing with the landlord before the effective date. Any agreed changes should be documented in a signed lease amendment or new agreement.

Tenant Response Deadline: Written acceptance, rejection, or counter-proposal must be received by the landlord no later than [[Response Deadline Date, at least the day before the effective date]].

If the tenant neither accepts the new terms in writing nor vacates by the effective date, the tenancy may convert to the new terms or the landlord may pursue available remedies for holdover under Illinois law., -

Method of Service and Delivery

This notice must be served by a method that provides reasonable proof of delivery. Acceptable methods under Illinois law include:

1. Personal delivery to the tenant or a person of suitable age and discretion at the Premises.

2. Certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the tenant at the Premises.

3. Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the Premises combined with mailing a copy to the tenant at the Premises address by first-class mail (or certified mail where required).

4. Any other method expressly authorized by the current lease agreement or Illinois statute.

Method of Delivery Used for This Notice: [[Personal Delivery / Certified Mail / Posting + Mail / Other Authorized Method]]

Date of Delivery or Mailing: [[Date Notice Delivered or Mailed]]

Name of Person Effecting Service (if not landlord): [[Server Full Name]], -

Certificate of Service

I, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury that on [[Date of Delivery]], I delivered or caused to be delivered this Illinois Lease Renewal Notice to [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]] at the property address listed above by the method indicated:

☐ Personal delivery to tenant or suitable person at Premises

☐ Certified or registered mail, return receipt requested

☐ Posting in conspicuous place on Premises + first-class (or certified) mail

☐ Other method authorized by lease or law: [[Describe Other Method]]

________________________________________
Signature of Server / Landlord / Agent
[[Full Printed Name of Server / Landlord / Agent]]
Date: [[Certificate Signature Date]], -

Pre-Delivery Checklist

Complete each item before serving this notice:

1. Confirm the current tenancy is month-to-month (periodic) and not governed by a fixed-term lease that controls renewal.

2. Calculate and confirm the notice period provides at least 30 full days before the proposed effective date or end of the current rental period.

3. State the exact new rent amount, any increase, and all changed terms with specificity.

4. Align the effective date with the end of a rental period (typically the last day of a calendar month).

5. Verify the proposed terms do not violate any applicable rent control, just-cause, or local ordinance (especially in Chicago).

6. Retain a complete copy of this notice and proof of service for your records.

7. Ensure the notice is free of retaliatory or discriminatory content.

8. If the property is subject to any subsidy, affordable housing program, or other regulatory overlay, confirm additional compliance requirements are met., -

Illinois Lease Renewal Notice Statutory Reference Table

Disclaimer and Sources

Template, not professional legal advice. This is a sample form only. Illinois notice requirements for periodic tenancies are governed by 735 ILCS 5/9-207 and related sections. Local ordinances (including the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance) may impose additional or different requirements. Automatic renewal provisions have separate rules. Consult a licensed Illinois attorney or review current statutes and any applicable local rules before using this form. Figures, periods, and procedures must be verified against the most current version of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

Sources (as of June 2026):
- 735 ILCS 5/9-207, Notice to terminate tenancy for less than a year
- 735 ILCS 5/9-209, Demand for rent, eviction action
- 765 ILCS 705/1, Automatic lease renewal
- 735 ILCS 5/9-105 et seq., Retaliatory conduct
- Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/)
- General resources from Illinois Legal Aid and Illinois General Assembly ILGA.gov

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