Terminating a Lease in Chicago

[John Hauser]

Hey everyone. We are ready to tell one of not-so-great tenants that we are ending the rental agreement with him (we are at the end of the 1-year lease period). I'm wondering if more experienced folks like @Brie Schmidt or @Mark Ainley or @Ryan Steele have dealt with the procedure for notifying our tenant that we want the property back. For example, I know that the Chicago RLTO requires 30 days' written notice, but do we have to give it personally to the tenant and show service, like a rent payment demand? I have seen some online sample forms, but again I'm wondering if we have to use those or if a letter will suffice? Or a text message? Thanks everyone.

John

[Mark Ainley]

60 day notice for rent increase whether it me MTM or at the end of the term so based on the original question if he was extending but raising rent then he needs 60 days.

For mailing we were advised to send "priority mail w/delivery confirmation" and this provides the tracking number needed to show proof of delivery once delivered and you don't have to worry about the tenant dodging to sign for it. We send all rtn security deposits and interest payments this way too.