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ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) made and entered into this day____________________,

by and between ______________________________________whose address is _________________________________________

(hereinafter referred to as “Landlord”) and __________________________________________________________ whose address

is __________________________________________________________________(hereinafter referred to as “Tenant”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, Landlord is the fee owner of certain real property being, lying and situated in Cook County, Illinois, such real

property having a street address of __________________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the

“Premises”).

WHEREAS, Landlord desires to lease the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions as contained herein; and

WHEREAS, Tenant desires to lease the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions as contained herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and obligations contained herein and other good and valuable

consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1. TERM. Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Landlord, the above described Premises together with any and all

appurtenances thereto, for a term of _________________, such term beginning on ____________________and ending at 11:59

PM on _____________________ .

2. RENT. The total rent for the term hereof is the sum of $__________________ payable in _____ installments, the first

installment of $_______________ due by ________________, the remaining ____ installments will be due on the _____ day of

each subsequent month of the term. Payment shall be made to the Landlord noted above at Landlord’s address as set forth in the

preamble to this Agreement on or before the due date and without demand.

3. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Upon the due execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of

$__________________ receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by Landlord, as security for any damage caused to the Premises

during the term hereof.

Interest on Security Deposit. In accordance with Illinois law (765 ILCS 715/1, 715/2), and subject to the exception set forth in

this Paragraph, such deposit shall be returned to Tenant, without interest, and less any set off for damages to the Premises upon

the termination of this Agreement. Landlord will only pay interest to Tenant if the Premises is an apartment in a building with 25

or more units, provided the security deposit is held by Landlord for more than six (6) months. The interest rate is to be the same

rate as given by the largest bank in Illinois on minimum passbook savings accounts as of December 31 of the year before the

commencement date of this Agreement. Landlord shall pay Tenant the accrued interest annually by cash or credit towards rent

due, except when Tenant is in default under the Agreement.

Timing of Return of Security Deposit. If Landlord withholds some or all of Tenant’s Security Deposit, Landlord will notify

Tenant within thirty (30) days after the end of the lease Term, and Landlord will include an itemized list of damages and the

actual or estimated cost of repairs. Otherwise, if no part of the security deposit is withheld, Landlord will return Tenant’s security

deposit to Tenant within forty-five (45) days after the end of Tenant’s lease Term.

4. USE OF PREMISES. The Premises shall be used and occupied by Tenant and Tenant’s immediate family, exclusively, as a

private single family dwelling, and no part of the Premises shall be used at any time during the term of this Agreement by Tenant

for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, or for any purpose other than as a private single

family dwelling. Tenant shall not allow any other person, other than Tenant’s immediate family or transient relatives and friends

who are guests of Tenant, to use or occupy the Premises without first obtaining Landlord’s written consent to such use. Tenant

shall comply with any and all laws, ordinances, rules and orders of any and all governmental or quasi-governmental authorities

affecting the cleanliness, use, occupancy and preservation of the Premises.

5. CONDITION OF PREMISES. Tenant stipulates, represents and warrants that Tenant has examined the Premises, and that they

are at the time of this Lease in good order, repair, and in a safe, clean and tenantable condition.

6. ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LETTING. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, or sub-let or grant any license to use the

Premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of Landlord. A consent by Landlord to one such assignment, sub-

letting or license shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, sub-letting or license. An assignment, sub-

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letting or license without the prior written consent of Landlord or an assignment or sub-letting by operation of law shall be

absolutely null and void and shall, at Landlord’s option, terminate this Agreement.

7. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall make no alterations to the buildings or improvements on the Premises

or construct any building or make any other improvements on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Any

and all alterations, changes, and/or improvements built, constructed or placed on the Premises by Tenant shall, unless otherwise

provided by written agreement between Landlord and Tenant, be and become the property of Landlord and remain on the

Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

8. NON-DELIVERY OF POSSESSION. In the event Landlord cannot deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant upon the

commencement of the Lease term, through no fault of Landlord or its agents, then Landlord or its agents shall have no liability,

but the rental herein provided shall abate until possession is given. Landlord or its agents shall have thirty (30) days in which to

give possession, and if possession is tendered within such time, Tenant agrees to accept the demised Premises and pay the rental

herein provided from that date. In the event possession cannot be delivered within such time, through no fault of Landlord or its

agents, then this Agreement and all rights hereunder shall terminate.

9. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep on the Premises any item of a dangerous, flammable or explosive

character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire or explosion on the Premises or that might be considered hazardous

or extra hazardous by any responsible insurance company.

10. UTILITIES. Tenant

shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required on the Premises.

11. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; RULES. Tenant will, at its sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises and appurtenances

in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof. Without limiting the

generality of the foregoing, Tenant shall:

(a) Not obstruct the driveways, sidewalks, courts, entry ways, stairs and/or halls, which shall be used for the purposes of ingress

and egress only;

(b) Keep all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks and hardware in good, clean order and repair;

(d) Not leave windows or doors in an open position during any inclement weather;

(e) Not hang any laundry, clothing, sheets, etc. from any window, rail, porch or balcony nor air or dry any of same within any

yard area or space;

(f) Not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon any door or window without the prior written consent of Landlord;

(g) Keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt;

(h) Keep all lavatories, sinks, toilets, and all other water and plumbing apparatus in good order and repair and shall use same

only for the purposes for which they were constructed. Tenant shall not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes or

other substances to be thrown or deposited therein. Any damage to any such apparatus and the cost of clearing stopped

plumbing resulting from misuse shall be borne by Tenant;

(i) And Tenant’s family and guests shall at all times maintain order in the Premises and at all places on the Premises, and shall

not make or permit any loud or improper noises, or otherwise disturb other residents;

(j) Keep all radios, television sets, stereos, phonographs, etc., turned down to a level of sound that does not annoy or interfere

with other residents;

(k) Deposit all trash, garbage, rubbish or refuse in the locations provided therefor and shall not allow any trash, garbage, rubbish

or refuse to be deposited or permitted to stand on the exterior of any building or within the common elements;

(l) Abide by and be bound by any and all rules and regulations affecting the Premises or the common area appurtenant thereto

which may be adopted or promulgated by the Condominium or Homeowners’ Association having control over them.

12. INSURANCE. Landlord, Landlord’s agent or manager, or, if applicable, the Condominium or Homeowners’ Association, are

not responsible for insuring Tenant’s or Tenant’s permitted visitors’ personal property and vehicles against loss or damage due to

theft, vandalism, fire, water, rain, criminal or negligent acts of others, or any other cause. Landlord has advised Tenant to carry

Tenant’s own insurance (renter’s insurance) to protect Tenant from any such loss or damage. The parties agree that, upon

notification by Landlord, Tenant shall take all actions necessary to avoid: (i) an increase in Landlord’s insurance premium (or

Tenant shall pay for the increase in premium); or (ii) loss of insurance.

13. DAMAGE TO PREMISES. In the event the Premises are destroyed or rendered wholly uninhabitable by fire, storm,

earthquake, or other casualty not caused by the negligence of Tenant, this Agreement shall terminate from such time except for

the purpose of enforcing rights that may have then accrued hereunder. The rental provided for herein shall then be accounted for

by and between Landlord and Tenant up to the time of such injury or destruction of the Premises, Tenant paying rentals up to

such date and Landlord refunding rentals collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the Premises thereby be rendered

uninhabitable, the Landlord shall have the option of either repairing such injured or damaged portion or terminating this Lease. In

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the event that Landlord exercises its right to repair such uninhabitable portion, the rental shall abate in the proportion that the

injured parts bears to the whole Premises, and such part so injured shall be restored by Landlord as speedily as practicable, after

which the full rent shall recommence and the Agreement continue according to its terms.

14. INSPECTION OF PREMISES. Landlord and Landlord’s agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of

this Agreement and any renewal thereof to enter the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Premises and all buildings and

improvements thereon. And for the purposes of making any repairs, additions or alterations as may be deemed appropriate by

Landlord for the preservation of the Premises or the building. Landlord and its agents shall further have the right to exhibit the

Premises and to display the usual “for sale”, “for rent” or “vacancy” signs on the Premises at any time within forty-five (45) days

before the expiration of this Lease. The right of entry shall likewise exist for the purpose of removing placards, signs, fixtures,

alterations, or additions that do not conform to this Agreement or to any restrictions, rules or regulations affecting the Premises.

15. SUBORDINATION OF LEASE. This Agreement and Tenant’s interest hereunder are and shall be subordinate, junior and

inferior to any and all mortgages, liens or encumbrances now or hereafter placed on the Premises by Landlord, all advances made

under any such mortgages, liens or encumbrances (including, but not limited to, future advances), the interest payable on such

mortgages, liens or encumbrances and any and all renewals, extensions or modifications of such mortgages, liens or

encumbrances.

16. TENANT’S HOLD OVER. If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises with the consent of Landlord after the natural

expiration of this Agreement, a new tenancy from month-to-month shall be created between Landlord and Tenant which shall be

subject to all of the terms and conditions hereof except that rent shall then be due and owing at _____________DOLLARS

($____________) per month and except that such tenancy shall be terminable upon thirty (30) days written notice served by either

party.

17. SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Upon the expiration of the term hereof, Tenant shall surrender the Premises in as good a state

and condition as they were at the commencement of this Agreement, reasonable use and wear and tear thereof and damages by the

elements excepted.

18. ANIMALS. Tenant shall be entitled to keep ______________ on the premises.

19. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Tenant, upon payment of all of the sums referred to herein as being payable by Tenant and Tenant’s

performance of all Tenant’s agreements contained herein and Tenant’s observance of all rules and regulations, shall and may

peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy said Premises for the term hereof.

20. INDEMNIFICATION. Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury of or to the Tenant, Tenant’s family, guests,

invitees, agents or employees or to any person entering the Premises or the building of which the Premises are a part or to goods

or equipment, or in the structure or equipment of the structure of which the Premises are a part, and Tenant hereby agrees to

indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from any and all claims or assertions of every kind and nature.

21. DEFAULT. If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement, other than the covenant to pay rent,

or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter p

escribed by Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any

duties imposed on Tenant by statute, within seven (7) days after delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non-

compliance and indicating the intention of Landlord to terminate the Lease by reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this

Agreement. If Tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for seven (7) days thereafter, Landlord may, at

Landlord’s option, declare the entire balance of rent payable hereunder to be immediately due and payable and may exercise any

and all rights and remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity or may immediately terminate this Agreement.

22. LATE CHARGE. In the event that any payment required to be paid by Tenant hereunder is not made within three (5) days of

when due, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in addition to such payment or other charges due hereunder, a “late fee” in the amount of

___________ DOLLARS.

23. ABANDONMENT. If at any time during the term of this Agreement Tenant abandons the Premises or any part thereof,

Landlord may, at Landlord’s option, obtain possession of the Premises in the manner provided by law, and without becoming

liable to Tenant for damages or for any payment of any kind whatever. Landlord may, at Landlord’s discretion, as agent for

Tenant, relet the Premises, or any part thereof, for the whole or any part thereof, for the whole or any part of the then unexpired

term, and may receive and collect all rent payable by virtue of such reletting, and, at Landlord’s option, hold Tenant liable for any

difference between the rent that would have been payable under this Agreement during the balance of the unexpired term, if this

Agreement had continued in force, and the net rent for such period realized by Landlord by means of such reletting. If Landlord’s

right of reentry is exercised following abandonment of the Premises by Tenant, then Landlord shall consider any personal

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property belonging to Tenant and left on the Premises to also have been abandoned, in which case Landlord may dispose of all

such personal property in any manner Landlord shall deem proper and Landlord is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so.

24. ATTORNEYS’ FEES. Should it become necessary for Landlord to employ an attorney to enforce any of the conditions or

covenants hereof, including the collection of rentals or gaining possession of the Premises, Tenant agrees to pay all expenses so

incurred, including a reasonable attorneys’ fee.

25. RECORDING OF AGREEMENT. Tenant shall not record this Agreement on the Public Records of any public office. In the

event that Tenant shall record this Agreement, this Agreement shall, at Landlord’s option, terminate immediately and Landlord

shall be entitled to all rights and remedies that it has at law or in equity.

26. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted by, through and under the Laws of the State

of Illinois.

27. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for any reason and to any extent, be

invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Agreement nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities or

circumstances shall be affected thereby, but instead shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.

28. BINDING EFFECT. The covenants, obligations and conditions herein contained shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of

the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto.

29. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience of reference only and they are not

intended to have any affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the Landlord or Tenant.

30. CONSTRUCTION. The pronouns used herein shall include, where appropriate, either gender or both, singular and plural.

31. NON-WAIVER. No indulgence, waiver, election or non-election by Landlord under this Agreement shall affect Tenant’s duties

and liabilities hereunder.

32. MODIFICATION. The parties hereby agree that this document contains the entire agreement between the parties and this

Agreement shall not be modified, changed, altered or amended in any way except through a written amendment signed by all of

the parties hereto.

33. NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted under this Lease or under state law shall be deemed sufficiently given or served if

sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

If to Landlord to: If to Tenant to:

________________________________________ ________________________________________

[Landlord’s Name] [Tenant’s Name]

________________________________________ ________________________________________

[Landlord’s Address] [Tenant’s Address]

Landlord and Tenant shall each have the right from time to time to change the place notice is to be given under this paragraph by

written notice thereof to the other party. In addition, Landlord may provide notice to Tenant by posting notice upon the front

door of the Premises.

34. Landlord has the right to show the property to perspective buyers during the last month of the lease term, Landlord will

provide tenant with at least 24 hours notice. All showings will be supervised by a licensed real estate agent.

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As to Landlord:

LANDLORD (“LANDLORD”):

Sign: _________________________________________ Print: _________________________________________

LANDLORD (“LANDLORD”):

Sign: _________________________________________ Print: _________________________________________

As to Tenant:

TENANT (“TENANT”):

Sign: _________________________________________ Print: _________________________________________

TENANT (“TENANT”):

Sign: _________________________________________ Print: _________________________________________

[Landlord should note above any disclosures ab

out the premises that may be required under Federal or Illinois law, such as known lead-based paint hazards

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