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Which notice period applies to you?
Chicago has several different notice rules depending on why the tenancy is ending and whether your building is covered by the RLTO. Answer a few questions to find yours.
days' notice
This is an estimate based on the scenario described, not legal advice — confirm against your actual lease and the current ordinance text before relying on it.
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Security deposit demand letter → 10-day lease-violation notice → Fair Notice termination letter →Educational information, not legal advice, and gives an estimate only. Verify against your lease and the current RLTO/Illinois statute text, or consult a tenant attorney.
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What is Chicago's Fair Notice Ordinance?
For RLTO-covered units, the Fair Notice Ordinance (part of the RLTO) requires a landlord to give 30, 60, or 120 days' advance notice before ending a month-to-month tenancy without cause, based on how long the tenant has lived in the unit. The longer you've lived there, the more notice you're owed.
Which buildings are exempt from the RLTO?
Buildings of 6 units or fewer where the owner lives in one of the units are generally exempt from most of the RLTO, including the Fair Notice Ordinance. In those cases, general Illinois law applies instead, which typically requires only 30 days' notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
What if I fell behind on rent?
Nonpayment of rent follows a different rule entirely: a 5-day notice under Illinois state law (735 ILCS 5/9-209), regardless of how long you've lived there or whether the building is RLTO-covered.
What if I violated a lease term other than paying rent?
RLTO-covered units generally require a 10-day notice to cure a lease violation (other than nonpayment) before a landlord can proceed. Confirm your exact lease terms and the current ordinance text.
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