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. 60 days of notice for the same if you have lived in your apartment for more than six months but less than three years.
Dear (landlord's name), I, (Tenant's Name), am writing to inform you that I intend to terminate my lease agreement. I am delivering this notice (number of days before your lease ends) days before my lease for (rental unit address) comes to an end. The last day of my tenancy will be on (day, month, year).
In order to be removed from the lease you would need to have both the landlord and your old roommate agree in writing to release you from your obligations. You could also find someone else to assume your liability, but they both have to agree to that as well.
Your landlord will probably first use your security deposit to cover the amount you owe. But if your deposit is not sufficient, your landlord may sue you. Many landlord-tenant matters end up in small claims court, where the limit is $10,000.
Your landlord must notify you in writing that he/she intends to terminate the lease. If you are renting month-to-month, you are entitled to a 30-day written notice. Leases running year-to-year require a 60-day written notice. YOUR LANDLORD DOES NOT HAVE TO GIVE YOU ANY REASON FOR TERMINATING THE LEASE.
60 days of notice to terminate your lease if you have lived in your apartment for more than six months but less than three years. 120 days of notice to terminate your lease if you have lived in your apartment for more than 3 years.
What Happens If You Don't Give 30-days' Notice To Vacate? If you do not provide your tenant with adequate notice, you will not have the legal grounds to end the tenancy. Likewise, if a tenant does not give you enough notice they could be subject to penalties (such as the landlord withholding their security deposit).
Under the ordinance, landlords must provide: 60 days of notice to terminate your lease if you have lived in your apartment for more than six months but less than three years. 120 days of notice to terminate your lease if you have lived in your apartment for more than 3 years.
Legal Reasons for Tenants Breaking a Lease in Illinois Active Duty Military Obligations. Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, or Stalking. Uninhabitable Rental Unit. Landlord Harassment or Privacy Violations. Early Termination Clause in Rental Contract. Illinois Landlords Have the Right to: