Illinois Security Deposit Demand Letter

Illinois gives a landlord 45 days after termination of the tenancy to return a security deposit. Miss it, and the tenant can claim up to 2× the deposit. This letter states that in the statute's own words, with your deadline, days overdue and the amount you can claim already computed. Free preview; $29 for the PDF.

Return deadline

45 days after termination of the tenancy

Penalty for missing it

up to 2× the deposit

Statute

765 ILCS 710/1 (Security Deposit Return Act)

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