The Illinois rental application allows landlords to verify a prospective tenant's background information and credit history before signing a lease agreement. In Illinois, there is no maximum for an application fee; the landlord may ask for any amount.
Landlords in Illinois may also ask a prospective tenant any amount for a security deposit; there is no maximum.
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The rental application should include the following sections:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
According to Illinois State Law (765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 710/1; 715/1 to 715/3), a landlord must return a tenant’s security deposit no later than 30 days after they vacate the premises.