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Illinois requires landlords to mitigate damages when a tenant breaks a lease. Chicago tenants in RLTO-covered buildings have additional notice and security deposit protections.
Illinois tenants may sublet with landlord consent unless the lease says otherwise. Chicago's RLTO adds tenant protections including limits on unreasonable lease terms in covered buildings.