What disclosures must a landlord provide in Illinois?

Illinois requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Radon Gas (Disclosure of radon hazards and recommendation for testing); Utilities (Disclosure if tenant is responsible for utility costs for common areas); Carbon Monoxide (Carbon monoxide detector requirements must be disclosed); Rent Concessions (Chicago RLTO: Must disclose any rent concessions affecting renewal rate); Foreclosure (Chicago RLTO: Must disclose if property is in foreclosure).

What happens if an Illinois landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Illinois Required Disclosures

6 required disclosures

Illinois law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 6 for Illinois, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Illinois law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Illinois landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Radon Gas
Disclosure of radon hazards and recommendation for testing
Legal basis: 420 ILCS 46 (Radon Awareness Act)
Utilities
Disclosure if tenant is responsible for utility costs for common areas
Legal basis: 765 ILCS 740 (Rental Property Utility Service Act)
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide detector requirements must be disclosed
Legal basis: 430 ILCS 135 (Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act)
Rent Concessions
Chicago RLTO: Must disclose any rent concessions affecting renewal rate
Legal basis: Chicago RLTO Section 5-12-170
Foreclosure
Chicago RLTO: Must disclose if property is in foreclosure
Legal basis: Chicago RLTO Section 5-12-100

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Illinois?: Illinois requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Radon Gas (Disclosure of radon hazards and recommendation for testing); Utilities (Disclosure if tenant is responsible for utility costs for common areas); Carbon Monoxide (Carbon monoxide detector requirements must be disclosed); Rent Concessions (Chicago RLTO: Must disclose any rent concessions affecting renewal rate); Foreclosure (Chicago RLTO: Must disclose if property is in foreclosure).
What happens if an Illinois landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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