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How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in Chicago?
Short answer
At a glance: 30 days (under 6 months); 60 days (6 months to 3 years); 120 days (over 3 years)
Fair Notice: 30/60/120 days before a rent increase, by length of tenancy
Notice: At least 120 days before the rent increase takes effect (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 a rent increase at least 30 days before the stated termination date of the rental agreement for tenancies under six months, 60 days for six months to three years, and 120 days for over three years.
"of the landlord’s intent to terminate a periodic tenancy, not renew a fixed-term rental agreement or increase the rental rate." codelibrary.amlegal.com
"30 days of notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, decline to renew your lease or raise your rent if you have lived in your apartment for less than six months." chicago.gov
Fair Notice: 30/60/120 days before a rent increase, by length of tenancy Verified
Deadline: At least 120 days before the rent increase takes effect (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 a rent increase at least 30 days before the stated termination date of the rental agreement for tenancies under six months, 60 days for six months to three years, and 120 days for over three years.
Who it covers: Applies to every rented unit in Chicago, including owner-occupied buildings of six or fewer units. Chicago has no rent control; the notice period is the rule.
"of the landlord’s intent to terminate a periodic tenancy, not renew a fixed-term rental agreement or increase the rental rate." codelibrary.amlegal.com
"30 days of notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, decline to renew your lease or raise your rent if you have lived in your apartment for less than six months." chicago.gov
Notes: MCC 5-12-130(j). The ordinance ties the notice to the stated termination date of the rental agreement; the calendar uses the increase date you enter.
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