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.
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.