The Residential Tenants' Right to Repair Act is the Illinois law that defines the circumstances under which a renter is allowed to make repairs and deduct the costs of those repairs from their rent.
Citation:
765 ILCS 742/1 et seq. (2013).
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Related Issues
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Apartment / Building Conditions
Your landlord has the responsibility of maintaining the building in compliance with building, health and safety codes.
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