______________(Date) _________________________________(Landlord Name) _________________________________(Address) _________________________________ Dear __________________________,I have the following problems in my apartment that need to be taken care of: ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ This problem constitutes a violation of the Chicago Residential Tenant LandlordOrdinance and/or my lease agreement. Therefore, I am requesting that you remedy thisproblem within 14 days. If the problem is not fixed within 14 days, I will exercise my legalrights and get the repair done on my own and deduct the cost from my rent. I will provide paidreceipts to you along with my reduced rent, and the deduction will not exceed the legalmaximum of $500 (or one-half of the monthly rent, whichever is greater), but not to exceed onemonth's rent.Thank you.Sincerely, ________________________(Your Name) ________________________(Address) ________________________ Remember to make copies and send by certified mail with return receipt.
This letter published by the Metropolitan Tenants Organization, 2150 S. Canalport Suite 2B2 Chicago, IL, (773) 292-4988.
Sample Letter for Using Repair & Deduct
Can only be used by residents of buildings covered by the ChicagoResidential Landlord Tenant Ordinance.
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