Legal Question in Banking Law in Illinois

Re: Post-dated checks

I do not think it is illegal to write post-dated checks, but it is certainly unadviseable, as there is no guarantee that the landlord will not cash them before their date, which you cannot stop under the law. I would find a reputable landlord who will accept you as a tenant with a reasonable security deposit. You may also wish to offer, since you are a college student, evidence of your ability to pay the rent as it comes due, or even a parental guarantee, if available. Feel free to call if you have any questions. I became a lawyer after, and mainly because of, a trial with my landlord when I was in college. Larry Stein. (630) 221-1755