Illinois Notice & Entry Laws
Chicago's RLTO requires landlords to give tenants 2 days advance notice before entry and restricts entry to between 8 AM and 8 PM.
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Key Rules
- Notice Required
- 2 days advance notice (Chicago RLTO); reasonable notice statewide
- Emergency Entry
- Permitted without notice in emergency situations
- Chicago R L T O
- Chicago RLTO specifies 2 days notice; must be between 8 AM and 8 PM
- Time Of Entry
- Must be at reasonable times; 8 AM – 8 PM under Chicago RLTO
Applicable Statutes
765 ILCS 735/1
Landlord's right of access: under the Chicago RLTO (Section 5-12-050), landlord must provide at least 2 days advance notice before entering for inspections and repairs. Statewide, reasonable notice is required under common law.
Legal Aid Resources
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