What should I do if I did not receive an itemized statement?
Use this checklist when money was withheld and you did not receive an itemized statement. Start with your dates and records, then compare them with the current Illinois source.
Illinois: No itemized deduction statement
Use this checklist when money was withheld and you did not receive an itemized statement.
Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
45/30 days
Statute
765 ILCS 710 (Security Deposit Return Act)
Review checklist
- Check whether the current state rule requires an itemized statement for these facts.
- Consider requesting deductions and supporting records in writing.
- Capture landlord response or non-response timeline.
- Compare the response with the linked official source and any stated exceptions.
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.