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Illinois Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-22

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Illinois?

No state statute requiring a grace period before a late fee was found in 765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750.

Verified Source: 765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750 · last checked 2026-10-22

Related Illinois rules

Late fees

No state statute capping residential late fees was found in 765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750. The Illinois Attorney General says fees must be reasonable (agency guide).

Verified Source: 765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750 · last checked 2026-10-22 · Full Illinois late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

Written demand giving at least 5 days after service to pay before the lease is terminated.

Verified Source: 735 ILCS 5/9-209 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full Illinois eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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