An Illinois 30 Day Notice to Quit is commonly used to terminate certain rental arrangements that require thirty (30) days’ advance written notice under Illinois law. This notice is often used to end a month-to-month tenancy or another tenancy for less than one year, where applicable and where no different notice period is required by statute or the lease agreement.
In many situations, this type of notice does not require the landlord to state a reason for termination. Its purpose is to notify the tenant of the intended termination date and provide time to vacate the rental property. If the tenant remains in possession after the termination date stated in the notice, the landlord may file an eviction action through the appropriate Illinois court.
Relevant Illinois Statute
Provides that, except as otherwise provided by law, in cases of tenancy for any term less than one year (other than week-to-week tenancies), the landlord may terminate the tenancy by giving at least thirty (30) days’ written notice.
How to Complete the Notice
- Enter the full legal name(s) of the tenant(s).
- Provide the complete rental property address, including street address, city, and county.
- Insert the termination date, allowing at least thirty (30) days’ notice where required by law.
- Sign and date the notice as the landlord or authorized agent.
- Deliver the notice in a manner permitted under Illinois law and retain proof of service.
General Illinois Eviction Timeframes
- Rent Grace Period: 5 days – 770 ILCS 95/7.10(a)
- Nonpayment of Rent Notice: 5 days – 735 ILCS 5/9-209
- Noncompliance Notice: 10 days – 735 ILCS 5/9-210
- Month-to-Month Termination: 30 days – 735 ILCS 5/9-207
- Eviction Lawsuit: Forcible Entry and Detainer under the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.
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