Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Rent increase

Our landlord has provided written notice that another party is interested in renting our house(with improvements) for $550. These improvements were to install central air and a new furnace. However if we wished to remain he would make the improvements and increase our rent from $400 to $500. He wants us to sign a new lease by June 1 and start new rent on July 1. Is there a limit to the amount he can increase rent? Is there any legal way to stay without paying the increase and if so, how long?


Asked on 5/19/00, 4:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

Re: Rent increase

I would need answers to a couple of questions before I can answer your question. Do you have a written lease? If so, what is the term (when does it start and end)? Where is the rental property located? Some jurisdictions have certain kinds of rent control. If you don't have a written lease and there is no municipal rent control, then, with 30 days notice, the landlord can increase the rent to any amount he or she desires.

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Answered on 7/05/00, 8:37 am


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