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Sample Letter for Using Rent Withholding
Sample Letter for Using Rent Withholding
Can only be used by residents of buildings covered by the Chicago
Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance

(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 and
my 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 after
the 14 days that the problem remains. The amount I withhold will reflect the reduced value of
my apartment. I will continue to make this deduction until the problem is fixed.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

____________________________(name &
____________________________address)
____________________________

Remember to make copies and send by certified mail.

This letter published by the Metropolitan Tenants Organization, 1180 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, (773)292-4988.