What is Lease?
Leases are agreements between landlords and tenants outlining rental terms. They are commonly used for residential and commercial properties. Explore our state-specific templates to find the right one for your needs.
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Illinois Leases
Leases are essential documents for rental agreements in Illinois. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Illinois Lease documents
- Residential Lease — outlines terms for renting a home or apartment.
- Commercial Lease — details rental terms for business properties.
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — allows flexible rental terms without a fixed end date.
- Fixed-Term Lease — specifies a rental period with set start and end dates.
- Sublease Agreement — permits a tenant to rent out their leased space to another party.
Lease forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Form packages
Illinois Lease Purchase Agreements Package
Get everything needed for lease purchase agreements in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- Illinois Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure Statement
- Contract for the Lease and Mandatory Purchase of Real Estate - Specific performance clause
- Personal Guaranty - Guarantee of Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate
- Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate - Purchase by date or leave
Illinois Assignment of Lease Package
Access essential forms for transferring a leasehold interest, all conveniently compiled for easy use.
Illinois Storage Business Package
Get all the essential forms for your storage business in one convenient package, ensuring peace of mind while managing customer agreements and defaults.
This package includes:
- Lease for Storage of Goods
- Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien of Self-Service Storage Facility
- Automobile Storage Agreement
- Lease of Storage Space for Food in a Frozen Food Locker
- Lease of Storage Space with Warehouse Company
- General Storage Agreement with a Warehouse Company for Storage of Goods
- Lease of Storage Space for Household Goods
- Warehouse and Storage Agreement
- Notice of Belief of Abandonment of Leased Premises
- Storage Services Contract - Self-Employed
Illinois Amendment of Lease Package
Access multiple legal forms for modifying lease agreements all in one package, ensuring compliance and minimizing disputes.
This package includes:
- Illinois Amendment of Residential Lease
- Modification of a Lease to Extend the Term and Increase the Base Rent
- Modification of Lease Agreement
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Commercial Lease Modification Agreement
- Lease Modification Adding One or More Entities as Tenant Parties
Illinois Commercial Lease Package
Access essential documents for commercial leasing, all in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- Illinois Commercial Building or Space Lease
- Illinois Commercial Rental Lease Application Questionnaire
- Illinois Notice of Intent Not to Renew at End of Specified Term from Landlord to Tenant for Nonresidential or Commercial Property
- Illinois Warning of Default on Commercial Lease
- Illinois Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice of Default on Commercial Lease
- Illinois 30 Day Notice of Landlord's Intent Not to Renew Lease for Residential from Landlord to Tenant
Mini-Storage and Self Storage Package
Get essential forms for storage agreements and customer defaults in one convenient package.
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package
This package provides multiple legal forms for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships, offering everything needed for smooth operation in one place.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package - Deluxe
Everything you need for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships in one convenient package of related legal forms.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Short Form Lease of Office Space - Real Estate Rental
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Sublease of Office Space
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Month to Month Commercial Rental Agreement
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Terms Sheet for Commercial Lease Agreement
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Popular forms
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Illinois Residential Landlord Tenant Rental Lease Forms and Agreements PackageGet everything you need for managing landlord-tenant relationships in one convenient package.
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Residential Rental Lease AgreementUse this form to establish a legal agreement between a landlord and tenant for residential rental. It outlines terms, responsibilities, and financial arrangements.
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Letter from Landlord to Tenant with 30 day notice of Expiration of Lease and Nonrenewal by landlord - Vacate by expirationNotify your tenant of non-renewal and the requirement to vacate the property at lease expiration.
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Illinois Lease Purchase Agreements PackageGet everything needed for lease purchase agreements in one convenient package.
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Commercial Building or Space LeaseSecure your business location with a legally binding lease agreement that outlines terms, rent, and responsibilities.
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Residential or Rental Lease Extension AgreementExtend your current lease with clear terms for rental payments and duration.
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Agreed Written Termination of Lease by Landlord and TenantStreamline the end of a rental agreement with mutual consent from both parties for a smooth transition.
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Guaranty Attachment to Lease for Guarantor or CosignerSecure a lease agreement with the assurance of a co-signer or guarantor to help fulfill payment obligations.
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Residential Lease Renewal AgreementExtend your lease agreement with a simple renewal that protects both landlord and tenant interests.
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Residential Lease or Rental Agreement for Month to MonthIdeal for rental situations where tenants occupy a property month to month, allowing flexibility and easy termination.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Lease vs. Rental Agreement — 'Lease' typically refers to longer-term contracts, while 'Rental Agreement' often refers to month-to-month arrangements.
- Residential Lease vs. Commercial Lease — Residential Leases are for homes; Commercial Leases are for business locations.
- Sublease vs. Assignment — A sublease involves renting the property to another tenant, while an assignment transfers the entire lease to someone else.
- Fixed-Term Lease vs. Month-to-Month Lease — A Fixed-Term Lease has a specific duration, while a Month-to-Month Lease can be terminated with short notice.
Key legal points
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Leases should clearly define the rental property and terms.
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Both parties should understand their rights and responsibilities.
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Most leases require signatures from both landlord and tenant.
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Terms can include rent amount, payment due date, and lease duration.
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Leases may include rules about property maintenance and repairs.
How to get started
Begin your leasing process with these simple steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature (Premium).
FAQs
A lease is a legal agreement between a landlord and tenant outlining rental terms.
Subletting is often allowed, but check your lease for any restrictions.
Breaking a lease can result in penalties, including loss of security deposit.
Many lease terms are negotiable, including rent amount and duration.
While oral leases can be valid, written leases provide clearer terms and protections.
Glossary
- Lease - A contract between a landlord and tenant for property rental.
- Tenant - An individual who rents property from a landlord.
- Landlord - The property owner who rents out their property.
- Rent - The payment made by a tenant to a landlord for property use.
- Sublease - An arrangement where a tenant rents out their leased property.
- Fixed-Term Lease - A lease with a specified beginning and end date.
- Month-to-Month Lease - A lease that continues until terminated by either party.
- Security Deposit - A sum paid to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.
- Rental Agreement - A document outlining the terms of renting property.
- Eviction - The legal process of removing a tenant from rental property.