Free Blank Illinois Demand Letter (2026)
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Illinois rules that this document follows
| Small claims limit | $10,000.00Source: Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 281 |
|---|---|
| Small claims court | Circuit Court (small claims)Source: Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 281 |
| Deposit return deadline | 45 days after move-outSource: 765 ILCS 710/1(a) (itemized statement within 30 days; balance within 45 days; applies to 5+ units) |
| Statute | Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 281 |
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