2022 Chicago Residential Leases

[Sandra Pinzon]

Hi Everyone! I want to see if there are any addendums that you add to the Chicago Residential Lease for 2022. Somethings that you've learned from past experiences etc. 

[Tom Shallcross]

@Sandra Pinzon - there is a lot you can do to cover yourself whether you put it in the additional agreements on the first page of the lease or as a separate addendum.

Few boilerplate ones that come to mind.... no smoking in the unit, no structural changes allowed, tenant agrees to adhere to the City of Chicago's noise ordinance, spell out your vacating procedures when moving out, spell out who replaces furnace filters/smoke detectors, lights, only those on the lease can occupy the unit, any specific fees you want to add ($xx if need to change the locks). 

If they are bringing a pet you can also add a separate pet addendum listing expectations and responsibilities.