Termination Of Tenancy Letter

LetterLetter forfor Terminating Tenancy Terminating Tenancy

Can only be used by residents of buildings covered by the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance and only under circumstances where the apartment is "not reasonably fit and habitable".

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______________________(Date) ____________________________(Landlord ____________________________ name & ____________________________ address) Dear Landlord or Manager: There are several problems in my apartment that I would like you to take care of. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ These problems make my apartment not reasonably fit and habitable and are violations of the Chicago Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance (or my lease agreement). Therefore, I am requesting that you remedy this problem within 14 days. Otherwise, under the law, my lease will terminate at the end of that 14 day period. The deadline is . I will then vacate the premises within 30 days thereafter. Thank you. Sincerely, __________________________Name __________________________Address __________________________ Remember to make copies and send by certified mail. Sample letter published by the Metropolitan Tenants Organization, 1180 N. Milwaukee Ave.Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 292-4988