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Notice to Vacate · IL
Illinois notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Illinois, cited to 735 ILCS 5/9-207.
At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 30 days
- Landlord notice
- 30 days
- Just cause required
- No (Chicago RLTO may impose additional requirements)
- Statute
- 735 ILCS 5/9-207
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Illinois?
In Illinois, a tenant must provide 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (735 ILCS 5/9-207, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Illinois?
In Illinois, a landlord must give 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (735 ILCS 5/9-207.) Chicago RLTO may impose additional requirements
Does Illinois require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. Illinois does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under 735 ILCS 5/9-207.
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