Chicago Application for Energy Disclosure

Landlords/Owners of rental units in Chicago must provide tenants with a Chicago Energy Disclosure. This application is used by the owner of the rental unit to get the information needed for the disclosure.

Who:This form is used by the owner of the rental unit to get the required information for the use of heating and energy.

What: This application for energy disclosure is used BEFORE the tenant signs a lease or moves into a Chicago rental unit.

When: Landlord/Owner must submit this application before the tenant moves in or signs a lease.

This form is used in conjunction with the Chicago Lease Addendum for Heating Costs

Illinois State Specific Documents

• Illinois Lease Agreement: This state-specific Lease is customizable and includes IL laws.
• 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.

State-Specific Forms