Chicago Codes

• Category: Illinois Landlord Tenant - Notices and Letters
• State: Illinois
• City: Chicago
• Control #: IL-1039LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description chicago landlord codes

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This is a demand letter from Tenant to Landlord demanding that leased conditions be repaired or remedied within ten days and made compliant with building codes. The condition of the leased premises are currently unsafe and/or unhealthy. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Chicago, Illinois Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure to Comply with Building Codes Affecting Health and Safety or Resulting in an Untenantable Condition — Demand for Remedy Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention some serious issues regarding the property I am currently leasing from you, located at [Property Address]. It has come to my attention that there are several violations of the building codes affecting health and safety or resulting in an untenantable condition which require immediate attention and prompt resolution. As a tenant, I have the right to expect and enjoy a safe and habitable living environment, which includes compliance with all applicable building codes and regulations established by the City of Chicago, Illinois. Regrettably, the current state of the property fails to meet these standards, thereby jeopardizing my health, safety, and overall well-being. To provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the violations impacting the property, I have outlined them as follows: 1. [Describe the first violation in detail, ensuring to use relevant keywords such as building code, health, safety, and untenantable condition.] 2. [Describe the second violation in detail, ensuring to use relevant keywords such as building code, health, safety, and untenantable condition.] 3. [Describe the third violation in detail, ensuring to use relevant keywords such as building code, health, safety, and untenantable condition.] I trust that you are aware of your responsibilities as a landlord to maintain the property in a habitable condition, as mandated by the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, Section 5-12-080. According to this ordinance, it is your duty to promptly address and remedy any violations that directly impact the health and safety of tenants. Failure to comply with this legal requirement not only puts my well-being at risk but also places you in violation of the law. In light of the violations mentioned above, I kindly request that you take immediate action to remedy these issues within [reasonable timeframe]. I expect you to hire licensed professionals to assess the property, correct the violations, and ensure that it sustains compliance with all applicable building codes. I trust that you will provide me with a detailed plan outlining the steps and timeline for resolving these issues. If necessary, I will be contacting the appropriate authorities, such as the City of Chicago's Department of Buildings, to file formal complaints and request inspections to address the violations if no satisfactory action is taken within the given timeframe. Please consider this letter as a formal demand for remedy under the applicable Chicago, Illinois codes and statutes governing landlord-tenant relationships. I look forward to your prompt attention to this matter and expect a timely response from you. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Chicago, Illinois Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure to Comply with Building Codes Affecting Health and Safety or Resulting in an Untenantable Condition — Demand for Remedy Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention some serious issues regarding the property I am currently leasing from you, located at [Property Address]. It has come to my attention that there are several violations of the building codes affecting health and safety or resulting in an untenantable condition which require immediate attention and prompt resolution. As a tenant, I have the right to expect and enjoy a safe and habitable living environment, which includes compliance with all applicable building codes and regulations established by the City of Chicago, Illinois. Regrettably, the current state of the property fails to meet these standards, thereby jeopardizing my health, safety, and overall well-being. To provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the violations impacting the property, I have outlined them as follows: 1. [Describe the first violation in detail, ensuring to use relevant keywords such as building code, health, safety, and untenantable condition.] 2. [Describe the second violation in detail, ensuring to use relevant keywords such as building code, health, safety, and untenantable condition.] 3. [Describe the third violation in detail, ensuring to use relevant keywords such as building code, health, safety, and untenantable condition.] I trust that you are aware of your responsibilities as a landlord to maintain the property in a habitable condition, as mandated by the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, Section 5-12-080. According to this ordinance, it is your duty to promptly address and remedy any violations that directly impact the health and safety of tenants. Failure to comply with this legal requirement not only puts my well-being at risk but also places you in violation of the law. In light of the violations mentioned above, I kindly request that you take immediate action to remedy these issues within [reasonable timeframe]. I expect you to hire licensed professionals to assess the property, correct the violations, and ensure that it sustains compliance with all applicable building codes. I trust that you will provide me with a detailed plan outlining the steps and timeline for resolving these issues. If necessary, I will be contacting the appropriate authorities, such as the City of Chicago's Department of Buildings, to file formal complaints and request inspections to address the violations if no satisfactory action is taken within the given timeframe. Please consider this letter as a formal demand for remedy under the applicable Chicago, Illinois codes and statutes governing landlord-tenant relationships. I look forward to your prompt attention to this matter and expect a timely response from you. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]