Property Management

In Illinois, an owner who receives a 5-day notice to pay rent or vacate has how many days to pay the rent before eviction proceedings can begin?

A3 days
B5 days✓ Correct
C7 days
D10 days

Explanation

Illinois law provides for a 5-day notice (written demand for payment) before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit for non-payment of rent. The tenant has 5 days after receiving the notice to pay all rent due; if they pay, the notice is satisfied and the tenancy continues.

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