An Illinois 5 Day Notice to Pay or Quit is used when a tenant has failed to pay rent when it is due. This notice formally demands that the tenant pay the full amount of past-due rent within five (5) days after being served. If payment is not made within the required time period, the landlord may treat the lease as terminated and proceed with an eviction action under Illinois law.
This notice applies only to the nonpayment of rent. It does not address other lease violations. If the tenant pays the full amount owed within the five-day period and the landlord accepts payment without reservation, the tenancy may continue. If payment is not made, the landlord may file a forcible entry and detainer action to recover possession of the property.
What Does Illinois Law Say?
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735 ILCS 5/9-209
A landlord may demand payment of rent and notify the tenant in writing that unless payment is made within a time stated in the notice, not less than 5 days after service, the lease will be terminated. If the tenant does not pay within the time stated, the landlord may consider the lease ended and commence an eviction action without further notice.
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How to Fill Out
Step 1 – Enter the full legal name(s) of the tenant(s).
Step 2 – Identify the rental period for which rent has not been paid.
Step 3 – State the total amount of rent currently due and unpaid.
Step 4 – Provide the complete address of the rental property, including city and county.
Step 5 – Sign and date the notice as the landlord or authorized agent.
Step 6 – Serve the notice on the tenant in accordance with Illinois service requirements and complete the affidavit or record of service section.
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• Rent Grace Period: 5 days. 770 ILCS 95/7.10(a)
• Nonpayment of Rent: 5 days. 735 ILCS 5/9-209
• Noncompliance: 10 days. 735 ILCS 5/2-210
• Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 30 days. 735 ILCS 5/9-207
• Eviction Lawsuit: Forcible Entry and Detainer under the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.
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