Illinois seller's disclosure template

Set up for Illinois

• The seller completes all items in the disclosure report, answering each statement yes, no or not applicable765 ILCS 77/20

Also required in Illinois

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• The Act covers transfers by sale, exchange, installment contract, assignment of beneficial interest, lease with an option to purchase or ground lease of residential real property: 1 to 4 dwelling units, cooperative units and condominium units765 ILCS 77/5 and 77/10 · 765 ILCS 77/5, "residential real property"
• The seller delivers the report to the prospective buyer before the signing of a contract, in person, electronically, by first class mail or by a delivery service; delivery is effective on receipt765 ILCS 77/20 · 765 ILCS 77/50
• Every statement answered yes or not applicable, except statement 1, is explained in the report's additional information area765 ILCS 77/35
• If a report disclosing a material defect (a yes to any statement except 1 and 2) is delivered after all parties signed the contract, the buyer may terminate within 5 business days after receiving it, with the earnest money returned765 ILCS 77/40 (a)
• A seller who learns of an error, inaccuracy or omission before closing delivers a written supplemental disclosure765 ILCS 77/30
• The seller discloses material defects of which the seller has actual knowledge, without a duty to investigate, and is not liable for errors the seller did not know of or reasonably believed were corrected765 ILCS 77/25
• Exempt transfers include court-ordered transfers, foreclosure transfers, transfers by a fiduciary or from a decedent's estate, between co-owners, to a spouse or lineal relatives, relocation transfers, transfers to or from a government, and never-occupied new homes765 ILCS 77/15
• Sections 5 to 65 of the Act, except section 35, are printed on or as part of the report765 ILCS 77/65
• A buyer who gets no report before the conveyance may terminate the contract; a seller who knowingly violates the Act or discloses false information is liable for actual damages and court costs, and actions must start within one year765 ILCS 77/55 · 765 ILCS 77/60

What is in it

• About this reportThe report's statutory introduction.
• Statements (Yes, No or N/A)1. Seller has occupied the property within the last 12 months. (If "no," please identify capacity or explain relationship to property.), 2. I currently have flood hazard insurance on the property., 3. I am aware of flooding or recurring leakage problems in the crawl space or basement., 4. I am aware that the property is located in a floodplain., 5. I am aware of material defects in the basement or foundation (including cracks and bulges)., 6. I am aware of leaks or material defects in the roof, ceilings, or chimney., 7. I am aware of material defects in the walls, windows, doors, or floors., 8. I am aware of material defects in the electrical system., 9. I am aware of material defects in the plumbing system (includes such things as water heater, sump pump, water treatment system, sprinkler system, and swimming pool)., 10. I am aware of material defects in the well or well equipment., 11. I am aware of unsafe conditions in the drinking water., 12. I am aware of material defects in the heating, air conditioning, or ventilating systems., 13. I am aware of material defects in the fireplace or woodburning stove., 14. I am aware of material defects in the septic, sanitary sewer, or other disposal system., 15. I am aware of unsafe concentrations of radon on the premises., 16. I am aware of unsafe concentrations of or unsafe conditions relating to asbestos on the premises., 17. I am aware of unsafe concentrations of or unsafe conditions relating to lead paint, lead water pipes, lead plumbing pipes or lead in the soil on the premises., 18. I am aware of mine subsidence, underground pits, settlement, sliding, upheaval, or other earth stability defects on the premises., 19. I am aware of current infestations of termites or other wood boring insects., 20. I am aware of a structural defect caused by previous infestations of termites or other wood boring insects., 21. I am aware of underground fuel storage tanks on the property., 22. I am aware of boundary or lot line disputes., 23. I have received notice of violation of local, state or federal laws or regulations relating to this property, which violation has not been corrected., 24. I am aware that this property has been used for the manufacture of methamphetamine as defined in Section 10 of the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act.
• ExplanationsAn explanation for every Yes or N/A answer except statement 1.
• Residential Real Property Disclosure Act, Sections 5 to 65The Act's sections 5 to 65 (except 35), printed on the report as section 65 requires.

Rules last reviewed October 25, 2026. Read the full Illinois seller's disclosure requirements.