Illinois § 5-20

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-20.

Manner of termination; effective date of termination. (a) A lessee's termination of a lease pursuant to this subsection shall terminate any obligation a dependent of the lessee may have under the lease. (b) Termination of a lease under Section 5-15 is made by delivery by the lessee of written notice of such termination, and a copy of the service member's military orders, to the lessor, the lessor's grantee, the lessor's agent, or the agent's grantee. Delivery of notice may be accomplished (i) by hand delivery, (ii) by private business carrier, or (iii) by placing the written notice in the United States mail in an envelope with sufficient postage and with return receipt requested, and addressed as designated by the lessor, the lessor's grantee, the lessor's agent, or the agent's grantee. (c) In the case of a lease that provides for monthly payment of rent, termination of the lease under Section 5-15 is effective 30 days after the first date on which the next rental payment is due and payable after the date on which the notice under subsection (b) of this Section is delivered. In the case of any other lease, termination of the lease under Section 5-15 is effective on the last day of the month following the month in which the notice is delivered. (Source: P.A. 96-1400, eff. 7-29-10.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-20

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20 cover?

Section 5-20 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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