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How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out in Chicago?
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Fair Notice: 30/60/120 days before ending a periodic tenancy or not renewing, by length of tenancy
Notice: At least 120 days before the lease ends (30 days for occupancy under 6 months; 60 days for occupancy 6 months to 3 years; 120 days for occupancy over 3 years)
Give written notice of termination or non-renewal at least 30 days ahead if the tenant has lived there under six months, 60 days for six months to three years, and 120 days for over three years. Short notice lets the tenant stay up to 60 (or 120) days after notice.
"For any residential tenancy of less than six months, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing at least 30 days prior to the stated termination date of the rental agreement" codelibrary.amlegal.com
"For any residential tenancy of six months to three years, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing at least 60 days prior to the stated termination date" codelibrary.amlegal.com
"For any residential tenancy greater than three years, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing at least 120 days prior to the stated termination date" codelibrary.amlegal.com
Fair Notice: 30/60/120 days before ending a periodic tenancy or not renewing, by length of tenancy Verified
Deadline: At least 120 days before the lease ends (30 days for occupancy under 6 months; 60 days for occupancy 6 months to 3 years; 120 days for occupancy over 3 years)
Give written notice of termination or non-renewal at least 30 days ahead if the tenant has lived there under six months, 60 days for six months to three years, and 120 days for over three years. Short notice lets the tenant stay up to 60 (or 120) days after notice.
Who it covers: Applies to every rented unit in Chicago, including owner-occupied buildings of six or fewer units (5-12-020(a)). Not required when terminating for nonpayment, lease breach or disturbance under 5-12-130(a), (b) or (d). Landlords may not require renewal more than 90 days before the lease ends (5-12-130(i)).
"For any residential tenancy of less than six months, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing at least 30 days prior to the stated termination date of the rental agreement" codelibrary.amlegal.com
"For any residential tenancy of six months to three years, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing at least 60 days prior to the stated termination date" codelibrary.amlegal.com
"For any residential tenancy greater than three years, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing at least 120 days prior to the stated termination date" codelibrary.amlegal.com
"provided, however, that Sections 5-12-130(j) and 5-12-160 shall apply to every rented dwelling unit in such premises within the City of Chicago;" codelibrary.amlegal.com
Notes: MCC 5-12-130(j) (Fair Notice Ordinance, 2020; section amended 4-15-26 per the code's history note).
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At least 60 days before the lease ends (7 days for week-to-week tenancy; 30 days for month-to-month (any term under one year) tenancy; 60 days for year-to-year tenancy)
Notice to end a periodic tenancy: 7 days (week-to-week), 30 days (month-to-month), 60 days (year-to-year): in Chicago, Fair Notice: 30/60/120 days before ending a periodic tenancy or not renewing, by length of tenancy takes precedence except where noted: In an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units (outside the RLTO), the Illinois notice rule is shown as well; give whichever notice is longer.