What does 765 ILCS 710/1 address?
Cannot deduct for normal wear and tear. Open the current official text to check coverage, definitions, and exceptions for your situation.
765 ILCS 710/1: Cannot deduct for normal wear and tear
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Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
45/30 days
Possible remedy
2x deposit due after required court findings
What the cited source addresses
Cannot deduct for normal wear and tear.
Read the current official sectionHow to review this source with your facts
- Document ordinary aging versus true damage with photos.
- Challenge deductions for paint, carpet wear, and routine turnover items.
- Review age, prior condition, repairability, actual cost, and betterment when relevant under the controlling rule.
Frequently asked questions
Questions to compare with the current source before using the citation in a letter or filing.
How long does a Illinois landlord have to return the deposit?
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).
Could a penalty or other remedy apply?
Twice the deposit amount due, plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees, after a court finds both a refusal or bad-faith statement and a failure or refusal to return the amount due on time. Check the source's required facts, conditions, notices, defenses, and remedy language before relying on it.
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