Rent Withholding Letter

Sample Letter for Using Rent Withholding

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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.