Illinois deposit deadline.
45
days to return your deposit (itemized damage statement with receipts due within 30 days; full return within 45 days if no statement. Act applies only to some buildings (unit-count rule in Sec. 3 not re-checked)).
What they must send
Itemized statement with estimated or actual costs and paid receipts (or copies) within 30 days.
If they get it wrong
Refusing to itemize or itemizing in bad faith and not returning on time: 2x the deposit due plus court costs and attorney fees.
The Illinois rules apply to buildings with 5 or more units. Chicago has its own stricter ordinance, so check that too if you rented in the city.
Late or overcharged?
- Count 45 days from move-out. Free checker
- Ask for receipts for every charge.
- Send a letter that cites 765 ILCS 710/1.
- Still nothing? Small claims court. No lawyer needed.
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