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(Date) ______________________________(Landlord Name) ______________________________ (Address) ______________________________ Dear _____________________,I have the following problems in my apartment that need to be taken care of: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ This problem is a violation of the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance andmy lease agreement. Therefore, I am requesting that you remedy this problem within 14 days.If the problem is not fixed within 14 days, I will deduct a portion of my rent for each day afterthe 14 days that the problem remains. The amount I withhold will reflect the reduced value ofmy apartment. I will continue to make this deduction until the problem is fixed.Thank you.Sincerely, ____________________________(Your Name) ____________________________(Address) ____________________________ Remember to make copies and send by certified mail.

This letter published by the Metropolitan Tenants Organization, 2150 S. Canalport Suite 2B2 Chicago, IL, (773) 292-4988.

Sample Letter for Using Rent Reduction

Can only be used by residents of buildings covered by the ChicagoResidential Landlord Tenant Ordinance