Chicago Residential Lease for Apartments, Condominiums, Single Family Homes, and Townhomes (Chicago Association of REALTORS®) (V13.0 2026) Instructions

Enter any additional lease terms, rules, special agreements, or covenants between Landlord and Tenant that are to be incorporated into this lease (e.g., pet rules, parking arrangements, maintenance responsibilities, or other special provisions).

Check this box if the premises are furnished and Rider 23 (Furnished Lease Rider) will be attached to the lease.

Check this box if the premises are not furnished and no Furnished Lease Rider will be attached.

Enter whether the premises are furnished; if yes, type 'Yes' and note that Rider 23 (Furnished Lease Rider) is attached, or type 'No' if not furnished.

Check this box if a non-refundable move-in fee is being charged and should be included in the lease (enter the dollar amount in the adjacent $ field).

Check this box if there is no non-refundable move-in fee to be charged or included in the lease.

Enter the total non-refundable move-in fee amount charged at move-in (numeric dollar amount). Fill only if 'First - Non-Refundable Move-In Fee: Yes' Fill only if Non-Refundable Move-In Fee (if any) is 'Yes'.

Check this box if an additional storage location is provided for the unit and you want to indicate that one exists (fill in the storage location details in the row).

Check this box if there is no additional storage location associated with the leased premises.

Enter the description or identifier of any additional storage location included with the lease (for example, storage unit number, cellar location, locker ID, or 'None' if not applicable). Fill only if 'Fourth Row - Additional Storage Location - Yes' Fill only if Additional Storage Location (if any) is 'Yes'.

Enter the full legal name(s) of all tenant(s) who will occupy and sign the lease (list each tenant on a separate line; include additional identifying contact details such as phone or email if there is room).

Check this box if water service is included in the rent.

Check this box if another utility or service (specify on the adjacent line) is included in the rent.

Check this box if electricity is included in the rent.

Enter any additional utility or service (not listed among Water, Electricity, Gas, Basic Cable, Satellite, Internet) that is included in the rent.

Check this box if gas service is included in the rent.

Check this box if basic cable service is included in the rent.

Check this box if satellite TV service is included in the rent.

Check this box if internet service is included in the rent.

Check this box if the landlord provides a refrigerator as part of the rental property.

Check this box if the landlord provides a microwave as part of the rental property.

Check this box if the landlord provides an oven and/or range as part of the rental property.

Check this box if the landlord provides a dishwasher as part of the rental property.

Check this box if the landlord provides a washing machine as part of the rental property.

Check this box if the landlord provides a clothes dryer as part of the rental property.

Check this box if the landlord provides any other personal property or appliance (specify on the adjacent line).

Specify any other appliance or personal property provided by the landlord that is not listed (e.g., additional appliance, fixture, or equipment). Fill only if 'Other (appliances)' Fill only if Other (personal property provided by Landlord) is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the named landlord is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Illinois and has a direct or indirect ownership interest in the premises.

Enter the full name of the licensed broker for the landlord (the broker who has direct or indirect interest in the premises).

Enter the full name (or business name) and contact details of the landlord or authorized management agent responsible for this lease, including mailing address, phone number and email as applicable.

Enter the date the lease agreement is signed or executed.

Enter the date on which the lease term and tenancy begin.

Enter the date and time when the lease term and tenancy end.

Enter the agreed monthly rent amount the tenant will pay for the premises.

Enter the full street address of the leased premises, including apartment or unit number (if any), city, state and ZIP code.

Enter the full name or names of the person(s) authorized to occupy the premises (include first and last names and any middle initials as needed).

Enter the full name and contact information for the person authorized to receive service of process and official notices on behalf of the owner (e.g., name, mailing address, phone number, and email).

Check this box if one or more pets are permitted during the lease term (when checked, provide the description of permitted pet(s) and any applicable pet fee in the row).

Check this box if no pets are permitted during the lease term.

Check this box if a security deposit is being held by the Landlord (if any); when checked, complete the financial institution name and address where the deposit will be held.

Check this box if no security deposit is being held by the Landlord for this lease.

Enter the total security deposit amount being held by the landlord for this lease. Fill only if 'Security Deposit - Yes' Fill only if A Security deposit is being held by Landlord (if any) is 'Yes'.

Enter the name and full address of the Illinois financial institution where the security deposit is or will be held, including street, city, state, and ZIP. Fill only if 'Security Deposit - Yes' Fill only if A Security deposit is being held by Landlord (if any) is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the named Tenant is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Illinois who is leasing the premises (check only if applicable).

Enter the full name of the tenant who is a licensed broker in the State of Illinois leasing the premises.

Enter the name, full mailing address, and phone number of the renter/tenant insurance company that provides the tenant's property (renter) insurance.

Check this box when the lease allows one or more pets; include a short description of the pet(s) in the adjacent space when checked.

Check this box if parking is included with the lease and list the assigned parking space number(s) in the adjacent field when checked.

Enter the parking space number(s) included with the lease (if none, enter 'None' or 'N/A'); list multiple space numbers separated by commas. Fill only if 'Third - Pets Permitted (description of any pet permitted during lease)' Fill only if Parking included in lease (space number(s) if any) is 'Yes'.