How long does a landlord in Illinois have to return a security deposit?
45 calendar days after you move out
In plain terms, the statute says
On a finding by a circuit court that the lessor refused to supply the required itemized statement, or supplied it in bad faith, AND failed or refused to return the deposit due within the statutory time limits, the lessor is liable for an amount equal to twice the amount of the security deposit due, together with court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Bad faith is required only for the branch where a statement was actually supplied — an outright refusal to supply one satisfies the first element on its own — and a lessor who sends no itemized statement simply may not withhold anything for property damage.
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How long does a landlord in Illinois have to return a security deposit?
Illinois: 45 calendar days after you move out.
What happens if a landlord in Illinois is late?
On a finding by a circuit court that the lessor refused to supply the required itemized statement, or supplied it in bad faith, AND failed or refused to return the deposit due within the statutory time limits, the lessor is liable for an amount equal to twice the amount of the security deposit due, together with court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Bad faith is required only for the branch where a statement was actually supplied — an outright refusal to supply one satisfies the first element on its own — and a lessor who sends no itemized statement simply may not withhold anything for property damage.
Where can I read Illinois's security-deposit law?
Illinois's rule is in 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 710/1; 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 715/1–2. The link on this page goes to the official text, so you can read the section yourself rather than take our word for it.
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