Cal. Civ. Code § 9-213
Expiration of term. When the tenancy is for a certain period, and the term expires by the terms of the lease, the tenant is then bound to surrender possession, and no notice to quit or demand of possession is necessary
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Expiration of term. When the tenancy is for a certain period, and the term expires by the terms of the lease, the tenant is then bound to surrender possession, and no notice to quit or demand of possession is necessary.
Under 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5 § 9-213, when a lease is written for a fixed, defined period, the tenancy ends automatically on the date specified in the lease itself. At that point, the tenant is legally obligated to vacate and return possession of the property. Unlike month-to-month or other periodic tenancies, a fixed-term lease requires no formal notice to quit or demand for possession from the landlord — the lease's own expiration date serves as the notice.
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Under 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5 § 9-213, operators of fixed-term leases are not required to serve a notice to quit or make a formal demand for possession when the lease term ends on its stated date. Compliant property managers typically document the lease end date clearly in the agreement and communicate move-out expectations to tenants well in advance as a practical matter. If a tenant remains in possession after the lease expires, landlords generally consult the broader Illinois eviction statutes to determine the appropriate next steps for a holdover situation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5 § 9-213 establishes that when a fixed-term lease expires on its stated end date, the obligation to vacate arises automatically — the landlord is not required to send a separate notice to quit before pursuing legal remedies. Tenants in Illinois should be aware of the exact end date written into their lease, since that date itself functions as the legal trigger for the duty to surrender possession. Tenants who have questions about their rights at the end of a lease term, including any rights related to security deposits or move-out procedures, may find guidance through local tenant-rights organizations or Illinois legal aid resources.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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