Illinois Late fees
Can a landlord charge a late fee in Illinois, and how much?
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
How this works in Illinois
No Illinois statute capping residential late fees turned up in the landlord-tenant acts we searched (765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750). The Illinois Attorney General's guide says fees must be reasonable. That is agency guidance, not a statute.
Worked example for Illinois
Say your lease charges a late fee after the 5th. Under the acts we searched, no number limits it. The Attorney General's guide (guidance, not law) says the fee should be reasonable.
Illinois timelines and limits
| Statutory cap | None found in 765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750 |
|---|---|
| AG guidance | Fees must be reasonable |
| What governs | The lease, subject to that guidance |
Illinois FAQ
Does Illinois cap late fees?
No cap was found in 765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750.
What does the Illinois Attorney General say?
That late fees must be reasonable. This is guidance, not law.
Were other Illinois laws searched?
Only those five acts were searched.
Sources for this section: 765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750 (checked 2026-10-22)
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