Illinois eviction notice (pay or quit)
Illinois requires 5 days for a nonpayment notice — 735 ILCS 5/9-209. Generate it correctly below.
Illinois nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | 735 ILCS 5/9-209 |
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Every Illinois rule we encode, with its citation
5 days puts Illinois inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 20 jurisdictions require more notice and 17 require less. Same period as Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and 3 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 5 days | 735 ILCS 5/9-209 |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | 735 ILCS 5/9-207 |
| Power of attorney | Notary required + 1 witness(es) | 755 ILCS 45/3-3 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | 755 ILCS 5/4-3; 5/6-4 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Illinois documents
- Rent increase notice for Illinois — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Illinois — notary required + 1 witness(es)
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Illinois?
5 days, per 735 ILCS 5/9-209.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.