Repair And Deduct Letter

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.