General information, not legal advice. This template is a starting point. Laws differ by state and city, so have a licensed attorney review your final document before you use it.
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The short version
- A free Illinois edition of our rental application template, as a PDF to print and a Word file to edit.
- The Illinois Human Rights Act protects applicants based on source of income, including housing vouchers, as well as the federal protected classes.
- Have a Illinois attorney review your final version before you use it.
A rental application for each adult applicant covering identity, rental and job history, income, household, references and a signed consent to screening. This edition fills in the Illinois rules we could confirm and marks the rest as blanks to check.
Illinois rules for this form
Screening rules. The Illinois Human Rights Act protects applicants based on source of income, including housing vouchers, as well as the federal protected classes. (Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5))
Cities and counties in Illinois can add their own rules on top of these. Check local ordinances before you sign.
What is in the template
- Property applied for
- Applicant
- Rental history
- Employment and income
- Household
- References and emergency contact
- Questions
- Screening criteria
- Authorization and consent
- For office use
Before you use it
- Every adult who will live in the home should complete their own application and sign the screening consent.
- Ask only what you need to apply written criteria, and never ask about traits that fair housing law protects.
- Many states and cities cap application fees, limit criminal history questions, or protect income from vouchers.
- If a consumer report affects your decision, federal law requires an adverse action notice.
For the full explanation of this form, read our guide to the rental application.
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General template, not legal advice. Have a Illinois attorney review before use.
Verify current law
We last checked these Illinois rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Illinois attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5)
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Goes with this form
Using this template. Have a local attorney check it.
What does Illinois law say about screening rules?
The Illinois Human Rights Act protects applicants based on source of income, including housing vouchers, as well as the federal protected classes. Source: Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5).