Letter for Using Repair and Deduct

Sample Letter for Using Repair & Deduct

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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 constitutes a violation of the Chicago Residential Tenant Landlord

Ordinance and/or 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 exercise my legal
rights and get the repair done on my own and deduct the cost from my rent. I will provide paid
receipts to you along with my reduced rent, and the deduction will not exceed the legal
maximum of $500 (or one-half of the monthly rent, whichever is greater), but not to exceed
one month's rent.

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.