What are my rights as a tenant in Illinois?

Aside from being required to pay rent on time, here’s what Illinois tenants have to do to comply with the required state laws during the lease: Keep the property in good condition. Provide any required repair service for the unit. Do a regular maintenance service to the utilities.

How do I file a complaint against a landlord in Illinois?

You may file a complaint online, call us toll-free at (800) 669-9777 or (800) 877-8339, or email [email protected].

What are landlord rights in Illinois?

Landlord’s Rights and Responsibilities Must keep the rental unit fit to live in. Must make all necessary repairs. Must keep the rental unit in compliance with state and local health and housing codes. May set the amount of rent and security deposit.

What can I do if my landlord won’t fix things Illinois?

If your landlord does not fix the problem, under certain circumstances, the Residential Tenants’ Right to Repair Act allows you to hire a professional to make the repairs and then deduct the cost from next month’s rent.

Can I withhold rent in Illinois?

There is no statute, law, or regulation in Illinois that grants tenants the right to withhold rent. The closest Illinois law gets to acknowledging this right is allowing tenants to “repair and deduct”—that is, make a repair themselves and subtract the cost from their next rent payment.

Can you withhold rent for repairs in Illinois?

What counts as unfit for human habitation?

A dwelling shall be regarded as unfit for human habitation only if ‘it is so far defective in one or more of those matters that it is not reasonably suitable for occupation in that condition’.

What is Section 21 Housing Act?

If you get a section 21 notice, it’s the first step your landlord has to take to make you leave your home. You won’t have to leave your home straight away. If your section 21 notice is valid, your landlord will need to go to court to evict you. You might be able to challenge your eviction and stay longer in your home.