Illinois Nonrenewal of Tenancy

In the State of Illinois, does the landlord need to give you a notice of nonrenewal?

If you have a fixed-term lease (like a year-long lease), no. The landlord does not need to give extra notice of nonrenewal. For example, if the lease expires on July 31, then the tenant is overstaying the lease on August 1 - even if the landlord did not give a written notice of nonrenewal. 

If you have a periodic lease (weekly, monthly, or yearly), yes. Because a periodic lease automatically renews and does not have an end date, the landlord needs to give advance notice. 

• For leases that run week-to-week, the landlord must provide at least 7 days of notice.
• For leases that run longer than a week but shorter than a year (for example, monthly or quarterly basis), landlords must provide at least 30 days of notice. 
• For leases that run year-to-year, landlords must provide at least 60 days of notice. 

These notices must be in writing. The landlord must either mail the notice or give it to the tenant directly. Verbal, text, or email notices are insufficient.