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NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY AND DEMAND FOR POSSESSION

This Notice of Termination of Tenancy and Demand for Possession (the “Notice”) is issued pursuant to the Illinois Forcible Entry and Detainer Act (735 ILCS 5/9-101 et seq.) and the terms of the Residential Lease Agreement dated [Effective Date] (the “Lease”).

1. DOCUMENT PREAMBLE & RECITALS

This Notice is entered into as of [Date] (the "Effective Date") by and between [Landlord Name/Entity], with a principal place of business located at [Landlord Address] (“Landlord”), and [Tenant Name], residing at [Property Address] (“Tenant”).

WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant entered into the Lease for the premises located at [Full Property Address, including Unit Number] (the “Premises”); and WHEREAS, Tenant has failed to satisfy obligations under the Lease, necessitating this formal demand for possession under the laws of the State of Illinois.

2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

1. “Default” means any failure by Tenant to perform or observe any term, covenant, or condition of the Lease, including, but not limited to, the failure to pay Rent or the unauthorized occupancy of the Premises.
2. “Premises” means the real property and improvements located at [Property Address], including all fixtures and appurtenances therein.
3. “Cure Period” means the mandatory statutory window provided to Tenant to rectify a Default, as stipulated in Section 4.
4. “Rent” means the periodic payment due from Tenant to Landlord in the amount of $[Dollar Amount] per [Month/Term].
5. “Statutory Notice” means the written notification required by 735 ILCS 5/9-209 or 9-210 to initiate formal eviction proceedings.

3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS & OBLIGATIONS

1. Nature of Default: Tenant is hereby notified that a Default has occurred due to: [Select: Non-payment of Rent / Lease Violation / Holdover].
2. Outstanding Obligations: As of the Effective Date, Tenant is in arrears in the amount of $[Total Amount Owed], representing unpaid Rent for the period of [Date Range].
3. Duty to Vacate: Tenant is obligated to surrender possession of the Premises in the same condition as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, upon the expiration of the Cure Period if the Default remains uncured.
4. Representations: Landlord represents that this Notice complies with all applicable Illinois municipal ordinances and state statutes governing the termination of residential tenancies.

4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

1. Notice to Cure: Tenant is granted a period of [Number, e.g., 5 or 30] business days from the receipt of this Notice to cure the Default described in Section 3.1.
2. Termination: In the event Tenant fails to cure the Default within the prescribed Cure Period, the Lease shall terminate automatically, and Tenant’s right to possession shall expire.
3. Remedies: Upon failure to cure, Landlord reserves the right to initiate a Forcible Entry and Detainer action in the Circuit Court of [County Name] County, Illinois, to recover possession of the Premises, unpaid Rent, accrued late fees, and reasonable attorney’s fees as permitted by law.

5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

1. Severability: If any provision of this Notice is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
2. Entire Agreement: This Notice constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior communications, written or oral.
3. Governing Law: This Notice shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.
4. Dispute Resolution: Any litigation arising out of or relating to this Notice shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [County Name] County, Illinois.
5. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be held liable for any delay or failure in performance due to causes beyond their reasonable control, excluding, however, the financial obligation to pay Rent.

6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

LANDLORD:

Signature: __________________________ Name: [Signatory Name] Title: [Title/Capacity] Date: [Date]

TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT:

Signature: __________________________ Name: [Tenant Name] Date: [Date]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (To be completed by Landlord) I, [Name of Server], certify that I served this Notice on [Date] by: [ ] Personal Service upon Tenant. [ ] Leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the Premises. [ ] Sending by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Premises. [ ] Posting a copy on the front door of the Premises (only if permitted by Lease/Statute).

Signature of Server: __________________________