Month-to-month rental agreement (Chicago landlord)
Legal advice recommended before use.
A month-to-month agreement lets either party end the tenancy with proper notice. For an RLTO-covered unit, the notice a landlord must give to end a month-to-month tenancy without cause, or to raise the rent, follows the Fair Notice Ordinance's tiered schedule (Municipal Code of Chicago § 5-12-130) — commonly described as 30 days for a tenancy under 6 months, 60 days for 6 months to 3 years, and 120 days for 3 years or more. See our Fair Notice Ordinance guide for the full explanation. Confirm current exact thresholds before relying on a specific tier.
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Frequently asked questions
How much notice do I need to give to end a Chicago month-to-month tenancy?
For an RLTO-covered unit, the Fair Notice Ordinance's tiered schedule applies: commonly 30 days (under 6 months of tenancy), 60 days (6 months to 3 years), or 120 days (3 years or more). Confirm current exact thresholds, and confirm whether the unit is RLTO-covered at all.
Does a rent increase require the same notice?
Generally yes, for an RLTO-covered unit — a rent increase is treated like a change to the terms of tenancy and follows the same tiered notice logic under the Fair Notice Ordinance.
Is this agreement free to use?
Yes — fill it in, sign, and download for free. It's a starting-point template, not legal advice, and has not yet been reviewed by a licensed Illinois attorney.
What if my building is exempt from the RLTO?
Then the Fair Notice Ordinance's tiered notice, the deposit-interest requirement, and the RLTO summary requirement generally don't apply — Illinois' general landlord-tenant law governs instead. Confirm coverage using our RLTO coverage guide.
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