Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Rental deposit

What is the amount of time a landlord can hold your rental deposit after you move out?


Asked on 7/28/08, 12:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nicholas Chrisos Nicholas G. Chrisos Attorney at Law

Re: Rental deposit

In most cases, it's 30 days.

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Answered on 7/28/08, 1:34 pm
Michael Lavelle Lavelle Law Group LLC

Re: Rental deposit

I agree with the brief but accurate response by Attorney Nicholas Chrisos.

The answer to your question might vary depending on where you live. For example, there is an Illinois statute for landlord-tenant relationships, but there is also a Chicago ordinance with some different rules for within the City of Chicago. Other municipalities in Illinois might also have their own landlord-tenant laws.

For more information, try contacting the Illinois Tenants Union at www.tenant.org.

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Answered on 7/28/08, 3:46 pm


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