While Illinois does not have a state-wide rental license requirement, certain counties do. For example, Cook County requires landlords that own buildings (including iniums) with four or more units to have a rental license.
Under the ordinance, landlords must provide: 60 days of notice to raise your rent if you have lived in your apartment for more than six months but less than three years. 120 days of notice to raise your rent if you have lived in your apartment for more than three years.
Cook County Residential Rental License Ordinance A Residential Rental License is required to be obtained by the owner of each rental dwelling unit (including inium units) in buildings of four (4) or more units. An interior inspection of the residential rental unit will also be required.
While Illinois does not have a state-wide rental license requirement, certain counties do.
Landlords must maintain temperature inside a dwelling unit to at least 68° from AM to PM and at least 66° from PM to AM. Security Deposits If a landlord charges a security deposit, there is a limit of one and a half times one month's rent.