Illinois Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Detector Agreement

Illinois Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements

Illinois has several requirements for the installation and maintenance of Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detectors in rental units. Specifically:

• As of January 1, 2023, any new smoke alarms installed in single or multi-family homes must have a 10-year sealed battery. Updated Smoke Alarm Law.
• Smoke Detectors must be installed within 15 feet of where Tenants sleep and there must be a Smoke Detector on every story of the rental unit. Illinois Smoke Detector Act.
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors must be installed within 15 feet of where Tenants sleep and there must be a Carbon Monoxide Detector on every story of the rental unit. Illinois Carbon Monoxide Act Alarm Detector Act.
• It is the Tenant’s responsibility to test and maintain Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors while in the rental unit.
• Landlords must provide Tenants with information about testing and maintaining Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

Use our Illinois Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Detector Agreement as an addendum to your Illinois Lease Agreement to comply with all state requirements.

Illinois State Specific Documents

• Illinois Landlord-Tenant Laws & Rights: This is a helpful resource and makes it EZ for Illinois Landlords to comply with all state laws.
• City of Evanston Landlord-Tenant Ordinance: Evanston Landlords - This great tool covers all city ordinances and local Landlord-Tenant requirements.
• Illinois 5-Day Notice to Pay Rent: This Notice is required before eviction proceedings can be started and should be used for Tenants that have not paid rent.
• Illinois 10-Day Notice to Cure: This Notice should be used when a Tenant breaks the Lease for some reason other than nonpayment of rent. It’s a required step before filing for eviction.
• Chicago Lease Addendum - Heating Costs: The Chicago Lease Addendum - Heating Costs is a required addendum when the tenant is responsible for heating the rental property.
• Chicago Recycling Ordinance: The Chicago Recycling Ordinance has specific requirements that Landlords must follow. Download this guide to use & share with Tenants.