Illinois: Landlord missed the deposit deadline

Use this checklist when the dates you entered suggest that the usual return period may have passed.

Reviewed: 2026-08-11

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Deadline context

45/30 days

Statute

765 ILCS 710 (Security Deposit Return Act)

Review checklist

Confirm the move-out, possession, key-return, and forwarding-address dates that may start the clock.
Check the current official rule, coverage, exceptions, and notice requirements.
Preserve proof of date stamps and communications.
Treat any remedy language as conditional until the facts and current law are reviewed.

Frequently asked questions

Questions to check against your Illinois records and the current source.

What should I check if the usual deposit-return period may have passed?

Use this checklist when the dates you entered suggest that the usual return period may have passed. Start with your dates and records, then compare them with the current Illinois source.

What is the Illinois deadline for deposit return?

30 days for a damage statement with receipts or estimates; 45 days to return the deposit when no damage claim is made (45/30 days).

Take the next step

Use the checklist above to organize your dates and records, then choose the action that fits what you found.

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