Chicago, Illinois · Updated April 2026
Rent increase rules in Chicago
Illinois bans local rent control statewide, so Chicago has no rent cap. The Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) requires 30 days notice for tenancies under 6 months, 60 days for 6 months–3 years, and 120 days for 3+ years.
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State rules that apply in Chicago
No statewide rent cap. Rent Control Preemption Act bars local caps (repeal under debate). Chicago: 30-day notice for tenancies under 6 months, longer for established tenancies. Required notice: 30 days.
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765 ILCS 825 (Rent Control Preemption Act)
Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.