What should I confirm before sending a demand letter?
Organize the timeline, disputed amounts, records, and source links for a written request. Start with your dates and records, then compare them with the current Illinois source.
Illinois: Before sending a state-specific demand letter
Organize the timeline, disputed amounts, records, and source links for a written request.
Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
45/30 days
Statute
765 ILCS 710 (Security Deposit Return Act)
Review checklist
- Confirm the deposit amount, move-out date, and any refund already received.
- Verify any deadline, documentation requirement, exception, and citation against the official source.
- Reference supporting records without sending unnecessary sensitive information.
- Choose a reasonable requested response date and preserve a copy and sending record.
Frequently asked questions
Questions to check against your Illinois records and the current 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.