Property Management
A landlord who retaliates against a tenant for reporting a habitability complaint to a government authority violates:
AOnly the lease agreement
BThe Illinois Landlord Retaliation Act and/or the Chicago RLTO's anti-retaliation provisions✓ Correct
COnly IDFPR regulations
DNo law, as landlords may take action against tenants for any reason
Explanation
Illinois law (and Chicago RLTO) prohibits landlord retaliation against tenants for reporting code violations or habitability issues to government authorities. Retaliatory actions include rent increases, eviction notices, or reduction in services following a complaint. Tenants have a defense and potential damages claim if evicted in retaliation.
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