Fire or Casualty Damage

According to the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (commonly known as RLTO) if a fire damages the unit to an extent that it is in noncompliance with the Municipal Code and the tenant, tenant's family or guests are NOT responsible for the fire or accident, the tenant may:

1. Move out immediately, but if this is done, the tenant must provide written notice to the landlord of the intention to terminate within 14 days after moving out.
2. The tenant may stay in the unit, if it is legal, but if the tenant stays and cannot use a portion of the unit because of damage, the rent may be reduced to reflect the reduced value of the unit.
3. If the tenant stays, and the landlord fails to diligently carry out the work, the tenant may notify the landlord, in writing, within 14 days after the tenant becomes aware that the work is not being diligently carried out, of the tenant's intention to terminate the rental agreement and move out. 

Bradford Miller Law can assist you with any tenant problem or questions you may have. Being a landlord firm, located in downtown Chicago, we have been helping clients handle many situations, including tenant evictions. If you are having a landlord tenant dispute, contact me at 312-238-9298 for a free consultation.

Posted by Bradford Miller Law, P.C.
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134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1040
Chicago, Il 60602
312-238-9298
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