Measured from the later of the date the tenant vacated or the tenant’s right of possession ends.
Measured from the date the tenant vacated under 765 ILCS 710/1.
If an estimate is used, paid receipts or copies generally follow within 30 days after the estimate statement.
Lease-specified cleaning/repair/replacement amounts must be for damage beyond normal wear and tear and reasonable to restore the premises.
What to collect for an Illinois deposit dispute
- Move-out date and the date the right of possession ended.
- Itemized damage statement and delivery record.
- Receipts, estimates and any later paid receipts.
- Lease sections that specify cleaning, repair or replacement costs.
- Move-in and move-out photos or inspection records.
Local law can matter
Illinois statewide law is only one layer. Chicago and other municipalities may have local landlord-tenant rules that add requirements or remedies, so property location should be checked separately.
Compare this topic across states
Official sources
Official Illinois Security Deposit Return Act.
Illinois General Assembly765 ILCS 710/1 — Statement of damage ↗Current primary statute for damage itemization, receipts, 30-day damage statement and 45-day full-return rule when required documentation is not supplied.