Property Management

The Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) provides tenants with the right to:

ATerminate any lease with 10 days' notice for any reason
BWithhold rent or repair and deduct if a landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions after proper notice✓ Correct
CSublet to any person without landlord consent
DReceive 6 months' notice before any rent increase

Explanation

The Chicago RLTO gives tenants significant rights, including the right to withhold rent or use 'repair and deduct' remedies when a landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions after proper written notice. The landlord typically has a reasonable period (often 14 days for major issues) to make repairs before these remedies become available.

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