Property Management
In Illinois, the 'repair and deduct' remedy for residential tenants (outside Chicago) is limited to the lesser of:
A$1,000 or two months' rent
B$500 or one month's rent✓ Correct
C$250 or one month's rent
D$2,500 with no monthly rent cap
Explanation
Under Illinois state law, residential tenants whose landlords fail to make necessary repairs (after proper written notice and a 14-day cure period) may repair and deduct the costs from rent, limited to the lesser of $500 or one month's rent. This remedy is available for conditions affecting habitability. The Chicago RLTO provides broader remedies for Chicago tenants, including the right to terminate the lease for material violations.
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