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Chicago Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance
5-12-01 0 Title, Purpose and Scope
5-12-02 0 Exclusions
5-12-03 0 Definitions
5-12-04 0 Tenant Responsibilities
5-12-05 0 Landlord's Right of Access
5-12-06 0 Remedies for Improper Denial of Access
5-12-07 0 Landlord's Responsibility to Maintain
5-12-08 0 Security Deposits
5-12-08 1 Interest Rate on Security Deposits
5-12-08 2 Interest Rate Notification
5-12-09 0 Identification of Owners and Agents
5-12-10 0 Notice of Conditions Affecting Habitability.
5-12-11 0 Tenants Remedies.
5-12-12 0 Subleases
5-12-13 0 Landlord Remedies
5-12-14 0 Rental Agreement
5-12-15 0 Prohibition On Retaliatory Conduct By Landlord.
5-12-16 0 Prohibition On Interruption Of Tenant Occupancy By Landlord.
5-12-17 0 Summary Of Ordinance Attached To Rental Agreement.
5-12-18 0 Attorney's Fees
5-12-19 0 Rights and Remedies Under Other Laws
5-12-20 0 Severability
Warning: This ordinance may be changed, amended, or done away with, and no representation is made as to the accuracy of the information as herein provided, and you should consult with an attorney rather than relying on this information.
This chapter applies to, regulates and determines rights. obligations and remedies under every rental agreement entered into or to be performed after the effective date of is chapter for a dwelling unit located within the City of Chicago , regardless of where the unit is made, subject only to the limitations contained in Section 5-12-02 0 . This chapter applies specifically to rental agreements for dwelling units operated under subsidy programs of agencies of the United States and or the State of Illinois, including specifically, programs operated or subsidized by the Chicago Housing Authority an or the Illinois Housing Development Authority to the extent that this chapter is not in direct conflict with statutory or regulatory provision governing such programs. (Prior code 193.1-1; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
(a)Dwelling units in owner-occupied building containing six units or less; provided, however, that the provisions of section 5-12-16 0 shall apply to every rented dwelling unit in such buildings within the City of Chicago .
(b) Dwelling units in hotels, motels, inns, tourist houses, rooming houses and boardinghouses, but only until such time as the dwelling unit has been occupied by a tenant for 32 or more continuous days and tenant pays a monthly rent, exclusive of any period of wrongful occupancy contrary to agreement with an owner. Notwithstanding the above, the prohibition against interruption of tenant occupancy set forth in Section 5-12-16 0 shall apply to every rented dwelling unit in such buildings within the City of Chicago . No landlord shall bring an action to recover possession of such unit, or avoid renting monthly in order to avoid the application of this chapter. Any willful attempt to avoid application of this chapter by an owner may be punishable by criminal or civil action.
(f) A dwelling unit in a cooperative occupied by a holder of a proprietary lease. (Prior code § 193.1-2; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
(a)"Dwelling unit" means a structure or the part of a structure that is used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons who maintain a household, together with common areas, land and appurtenant buildings thereto, and all housing services, privileges, furnishings and facilities supplied in connection with the use or occupancy thereof, including garage and parking facilities.
(b)"Landlord" means the owner, agent, lessor or sublessor, or the successor In interest of any of them, of a dwelling unit or the building of which it is part.
(c)"Owner" means one or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested all or part of the legal title to property, or all or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of the premises, including a mortgagee in possession.
(e)"Premises" means the dwelling unit and the structure of which it is a part, and facilities and appurtenances therein, and grounds, areas and facilities held out for the use of tenants.
(g)"Rental agreement" means all written or oral agreements embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit.
(h)"Tenant" means a person entitled by written or oral agreement, subtenancy approved by the landlord or by sufferance, to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others. (Prior code § 193.1-3; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
(f)Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person on the premises with his consent to do so; and,
(g)Conduct himself and require other persons on the premises with his consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb his neighbor's peaceful enjoyment of the premises. (Prior code § 193.1-4; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
a)To make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements;
(g)To determine a tenant's compliance with provisions in the rental agreement; and
The landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Except in cases where access is authorized by subsection (f) or (h) of this section, the landlord shall give the tenant notice of the landlord's intent to enter of no loss than two days. Such notice shall be provided directly to each dwelling unit by mail, telephone, written notice to the dwelling unit or by other reasonable means designed in good faith to provide notice to the tenant. If access is required because of repair work or common facilities or other apartments, a general notice may be given by the landlord to all potentially affected tenants that entry ma be required. In cases where access is authorized by subsection (f) or (h) of this section. the landlord may enter the dwelling unit without notice or consent of the tenant. The landlord shall give the tenant notice of such entry within two days after such entry.
The landlord may enter only at reasonable times except in case of an emergency. An entry between 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. or at any other time expressly requested by the tenant shall be presumed reasonable. (Prior code §193.1- ; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
If the tenant refuses to allow lawful access, the landlord may obtain injunctive relief to compel access or terminate the rental agreement pursuant to Section 5-12-13 0(b) of this chapter. In either case, the landlord may recover damages.
If the landlord makes an unlawful entry or a lawful entry in an unreasonable manner or makes repeated unreasonable demands for entry otherwise lawful, but which have the effect of harassing the tenant, the tenant may obtain injunctive relief to prevent the recurrence of the conduct, or terminate the rental agreement pursuant to the notice provisions of Section 5-12-11 0(a). In each case, tenant may recover an amount equal to not more than one month's rent or twice the damage sustained him, whichever is greater. (Prior code §193.1-6; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8,1986 , page 33771).
The landlord shall maintain the premises in compliance with all applicable provisions of the municipal code and shall promptly make any and all repairs necessary to fulfill this obligation. ( Prior code §193.1-7; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
(a)A landlord shall hold all security deposits received by him in a federally insured interest-bearing account in a bank, savings and loan association or other financial institution located in the State of Illinois . A security deposit and interest due thereon shall continue to be the property of the tenant making such deposit, shall not be commingled with the assets of the landlord, and shall not be subject to the claims of any creditor of the landlord or of the landlord's successors in interest, including a foreclosing mortgagee or trustee in bankruptcy.
(b)Any landlord or landlord's agent who receives a security deposit from a tenant or prospective tenant shall give said tenant or prospective tenant at the time of receiving such security deposit a receipt indicating the amount of such security deposit, the name of the person receiving it and, in the case of the agent, the name of the landlord for whom such security deposit is received, the date on which it is received, and a description of the dwelling unit. The receipt shall be signed by the person receiving the security deposit. Failure to comply with this subsection shall entitle the tenant to immediate return of security deposit.
(c)A landlord who holds a security deposit or prepaid rent pursuant to this section for more than six months, after the effective date of this chapter shall pay interest to the tenant accruing from the beginning date of the rental term specified in the rental agreement at the rate determined in accordance with Section 5-12-08 1. (Amendment Effective June 1, 1997 ) The landlord shall, within 30 days after the end of each 12 month rental period, pay to the tenant any interest, by cash or credit to be applied to the rent due.
(d)The landlord shall, within 45 days after the date that the tenant vacates the dwelling unit or within 7 days after the date that the tenant provides notice of termination of the rental agreement pursuant to Section 5-12-11 0(g), return to the tenant the security deposit or any balance thereof and the required interest thereon; provided, however, that the landlord may deduct from such security deposit or interest due thereon for the following:
(1)Any unpaid rent which has not been validly withheld or deducted pursuant to state or federal law or local ordinance; and,
(2)A reasonable amount necessary to repair any damage caused to the premises by the tenant or any person under the tenant's control or on premises with the tenant's consent, reasonable wear and tear excluded. In case of such damage, the landlord shall deliver or mail to the last known address of the tenant within 30 days an itemized statement of the damages allegedly caused to the premises and the estimated or actual cost for repairing or replacing each item on that statement, or actual copies of the paid receipts for the repair or replacement. If estimated cost is given, the landlord shall furnish the tenant with copies of paid receipts or a certification of actual costs of repairs of damage if the work was performed by the landlord's employees within 30 days from the ate the statement showing estimated cost was furnished to the tenant.
(e)In the event of a sale, lease, transfer or other direct or indirect disposition of residential real property, other than to the holder of a lien interest in such property, by a landlord who has received a security deposit or prepaid rent from a tenant, the successor landlord of such property shall be liable to that tenant for any security deposit, including statutory interest, or prepaid rent which the tenant as paid to the transferor.
The successor landlord shall, within 10 days from the date of such transfer, notify the tenant who made such security deposit by delivering or mailing to the tenant's last known address that such security deposit was transferred to the successor landlord and that the successor landlord is holding said security deposit. Such notice shall also contain the successor landlord's name, business address, and business telephone number of the successor landlord's agent, if any. The notice shall be in writing.
The transferor shall remain jointly and severally liable with the successor landlord to the tenant or such security deposit or prepaid rent, unless and until such transferor transfers said security deposit or prepaid rent to the successor landlord and provides notice, in writing, to the tenant of such transfer of said security deposit or prepaid rent, specifying the name, business address and business telephone number of the successor landlord or his agent within 10 days of transfer.
(f) If the landlord or landlord's agent fails to comply with any provision of Section 5-12-08 0 (a) - (e), the tenant shall be awarded damages in an amount equal to two times the security deposit plus interest at a rate determined in accordance with Section 5-12-08 1 (Amended February 7, 1997 This subsection does not preclude the tenant from recovering other damages to which he may be entitled under this chapter. (Prior code §193.1-8; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
During June of 1997 and thereafter during December of each year, the city comptroller shall review the status of banks within the city and interest rates on passbook savings accounts, insured money market accounts and six-month certificates of deposit at commercial banks located within the city. On the first business day of July of 1997, and thereafter on the first business day of each year, the city comptroller shall announce the rates of interest as of the last business day of the prior month, on passbook savings accounts, insured money market accounts and six month certificates of deposit at the commercial bank having its main branch located in the city and having the largest total asset value. The rates for money market account shall be based on the minimum deposits for such investments. The rates for certificates of deposit shall be based on a deposit of $1000. The comptroller shall calculate and announce the average of all three rates. The average of these rates so announced by the city comptroller shall be the rate of interest on security deposits under rental agreements governed by this chapter and made or renewed after the most recent announcement. (Amendment effective June 1, 1997 ).
The city comptroller, after computing the rate of interest on security deposit governed by this chapter, shall cause the new rate of security deposit interest to be published for five consecutive business days in two or more newspapers of general circulation in the city. The mayor shall direct the appropriate city department to prepare and publish for free public distribution at government offices, libraries, schools and community organizations, a pamphlet or brochure describing the respective rights, obligations and remedies of landlords and tenants with respect to security deposits, including the new interest rate as well as the interest rate for each of the prior two years. The commissioner shall also distribute the new rate of security deposit interest, as well as the interest eate for each of the prior two years, through public service announcements to all radio and television outlets broadcasting in the city. (Amendment effective June 1, 1997 ).
A landlord or any person authorized to enter into an oral or written rental agreement on the landlord's behalf shall disclose to the tenant in writing or before the commencement of the tenancy the name, address, and telephone number of:
If the landlord fails to comply with this section, the tenant may terminate the rental agreement pursuant to the notice provisions of Section 5-12-11 0(a). If landlord fails to comply with the requirements of this section after receipt of written notice pursuant to Section 5-12-11 0(a), the tenant shall recover one month's rent or actual damages whichever is greater. (Prior code §193.1-9; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
(b)Any notice of intent by the City of Chicago or any utility provider to terminate water, gas, electrical or other utility service to the welling unit or common areas. The disclosure shall state the type of service to be terminated, the intended date of termination, and whether the termination will affect the dwelling unit, the common area or both. A landlord shall be under a continuing obligation to provide disclosure of the information described in this subsection (b) throughout a tenancy. If a landlord violates this section, the tenant or prospective tenant shall be entitled to remedies described in Section 5-12-09 0. (Prior code §193.1-10; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
For purposes of this section, material noncompliance with Section 5-12-07 0 shall include, but is not limited to, any of the following circumstances:
· Failure to maintain the structural integrity of the building or structure or parts thereof;
· Failure to maintain floors in compliance with the safe load-bearing requirements of the municipal code;
· Failure to comply with applicable requirements of the municipal code for the number, width, construction, location or accessibility of exits;
· Failure to maintain exit, stairway, fire escape or directional signs where required by the municipal code;
· Failure to provide smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, automatic fire detectors or fire extinguishers where required by the municipal code;
· Failure to maintain elevators in compliance with applicable provisions of the municipal code;
· Failure to provide and maintain in good working order a flush water closet, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower, or kitchen sink;
· Failure to maintain heating facilities or gas-fired appliances in compliance with the requirements of the municipal code;
· Failure to provide heat or hot water in such amounts and at such levels and times as required by the municipal code;
· Failure to provide hot and cold running water as required by the municipal code;
· Failure to provide adequate hall or stairway lighting as required by the municipal code;
· Failure to maintain the foundation, exterior walls or exterior roof in sound condition and repair. substantially watertight and protected against rodents;
· Failure to maintain floors, interior walls or ceilings in sound condition and good repair;
· Failure to maintain windows, exterior doors or basement hatchways in sound condition and repair and substantially tight and to provide locks or security devices as required by the municipal code, including dead latch locks, deadbolt locks, sash or ventilation locks, and front door windows or peep holes;
· Failure to supply screens where required by the municipal code;
· Failure to maintain stairways or porches in safe condition and sound repair;
· Failure to maintain the basement or cellar in a safe and sanitary condition;
· Failure to maintain facilities, equipment or chimneys in safe and sound working conditions;
· Failure to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water;
· Failure to exterminate insects. rodents or other pests;
· Failure to supply or maintain facilities for refuse disposal;
· Failure to prevent the accumulation of garbage, trash, refuse or debris as required by the municipal code;
· Failure to provide adequate light or ventilation as required by the municipal e;
· Failure to maintain plumbing facilities, piping. fixtures, appurtenances and appliances in go operating condition and repair;
· Failure to provide or maintain electrical 5 stems, circuits, receptacles and devices as required by the municipal code;
· Failure to maintain and repair any equipment which the landlord supplies or is required to supply; or
· Failure to maintain the dwelling unit and common areas in a fit and habitable condition.
(a) Noncompliance by Landlord. If there is material noncompliance by the landlord with a rental agreement or with Section 5-12-07 0 either of which renders the premises not reasonably fit and habitable, the tenant under the rental agreement may deliver a written notice to the landlord specifying the acts landlord omissions constituting the material noncompliance and specifying that the rental agreement will terminate on a date not less an 14 days after receipt of the notice by the landlord, unless the material noncompliance is remedied by the landlord within the time period specified in the notice. If the material noncompliance is not remedied within the time period so specified in the notice, the rental agreement shall terminate, and the tenant shall deliver possession of the dwelling unit to the landlord within 30 days after the expiration of the time period specified in the notice. If possession shall not be so delivered, then the tenant's notice shall be deemed withdrawn and the lease shall remain in full force and effect. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all pre aid rent. security and interest recoverable by the tenant under section 5-12-08 0 .
(b)Failure to Deliver Possession. If the landlord fails to deliver possession of the dwelling unit to the tenant in compliance with the residential rental agreement or Section 5-12-07 0, rent for the dwelling unit shall abate until possession is delivered, and the tenant may;
(c)Minor Defects. If there is material noncompliance by the landlord with the rental agreement or with Section 5-2-07 0, and the reasonable cost of compliance does not exceed the greater of $500.00 or one-half of the monthly rent, the tenant ma recover damages for the material noncompliance or ma notify the landlord in writing of his intention to correct the condition at the landlord's expense; provided, however, that this subsection shall not be applicable if the reasonable cost of compliance exceeds one month's rent. If the landlord fails to correct the defect within 14 days after being notified by the tenant in writing or promptly as conditions require in case of emergency, the tenant may have the work done in a workmanlike manner and in compliance with existing law and building regulations and, after submitting to the landlord a paid bill from an appropriate tradesman or supplier, deduct from his or her rent the amount thereof, not to exceed the limits specified by this subsection and not to exceed the reasonable price then customarily charged for such work. A tenant shall not repair at the landlord's expense if the condition was caused by the deliberate or negligent act or omission of the tenant, a member of the tenant's family, or other person on the premises with the tenant's consent.
(d)Failure to Maintain. If there is material noncompliance by the landlord with the rental agreement or with Section 5-12-07 0 , the tenant may notify the landlord in writing of the tenant's intention to withhold from the monthly rent an amount which reasonably reflects the reduced value of the premises due to the material noncompliance. If the landlord fails to correct the condition within 14 days after being notified by the tenant in writing, the tenant may, during the time such failure continues, deduct from the rent the stated amount. A tenant shall not withhold rent under this subsection if the condition was caused by the deliberate or negligent act or omission of the tenant, a member of the tenant's family, or other person on the premises with the tenant's consent.
(e)Damages and Injunctive Relief. If there is material noncompliance by the landlord with the rental agreement or with Section 5-12-07 0 , the tenant may obtain injunctive relief, and/or recover damages by claim or defense. This subsection does not preclude the tenant from obtaining other relief to which he may be entitled under this chapter.
(f)Failure to Provide Essential Services. If there is material noncompliance by the landlord with the rental agreement or with Section 5-12-07 0, either of which constitutes an immediate danger to the health and safety of the tenant or if, contrary to the rental agreement or Section 5-12-07 0, the landlord fails to supply heat, running water, hot water, electricity, gas or plumbing, the tenant may give written notice to the landlord specifying the material noncompliance or failure. If the landlord has, pursuant to this ordinance or in the rental agreement, informed the tenant of an address at which notices to the landlord are to be received, the tenant shall mail or deliver the written notice required in this section to such address. If the landlord has not informed the tenant of an address at which notices to the landlord are to be received, the written notice required in this section shall be delivered by mail to the last known address of the landlord or by other reasonable means designed in good faith to provide written notice to the landlord. After such notice, the tenant may during the period of the landlord's noncompliance or failure:
(3)Procure substitute housing, in which case the tenant is excused from paying rent for the period of the landlord's noncompliance. The tenant may recover the cost of the reasonable value of the substitute housing up to an amount equal to the monthly rent for each month or portion thereof of noncompliance as prorated.
In addition to the remedies set forth in Section 5-12-11 0 (f)(1)-(3), the tenant may:
(5)Terminate the rental agreement by written notice to the landlord if the material noncompliance or failure persists for more than 72 hours after the tenant has notified the landlord of the material noncompliance or failure; provided, however, that no termination shall be allowed if the failure is due to the inability of the utility provider to provide service. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all prepaid rent, security deposits and interest thereon in accordance with Section 5-12-08 0 and tenant shall deliver possession of the dwelling unit to the landlord within 30 days after the expiration of the 72 hour time period specified in the notice. If possession shall not be so delivered, then the tenant's notice shall be deemed withdrawn and the lease shall remain in full force and effect.
(g)Fire or Casualty Damage. If the dwelling unit or common area are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to an extent that the dwelling unit is in material noncompliance with the rental agreement or with section 5-12-07 0 , the tenant may:
(1)Immediately vacate the premises and notify the landlord in writing within 14 days thereafter of the tenant's intention to terminate the rental agreement, in which case the rental agreement terminates as of the date of the fire or casualty; or
(2)If continued occupancy is lawful, vacate any part of the dwelling unit rendered unusable by the fire or casualty, in which case the tenant's liability for rent is reduced in proportion to the reduction in the fair rental value of the dwelling unit; or,
(3)If the tenant desires to continue the tenancy, and if the landlord has promised or begun work to repair the damage or destruction but fails to carry out the work to restore the dwelling unit or common area diligently and within a reasonable time, notify the landlord in writing within 14 days after the tenant becomes aware that the work is not being carried out diligently or within a reasonable time of the tenant's intention to terminate the rental agreement, in which case the rental agreement terminates as of the date of the fire or casualty.
If the rental agreement is terminated under this subsection (g) the landlord shall return all security and all prepaid rent in accordance with Section 5-12-08 0 (d). Accounting for rent in the event of termination or apportionment shall be made as of the date of the fire or casualty. A tenant may not exercise remedies in this subsection if the fire or casualty damage was caused by the deliberate or negligent act or omission of the tenant, a member of his family or a person on the premises with his consent. (Prior code § 193.1-11; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
If the landlord makes a good faith effort to re-rent the dwelling unit at a fair rental and is unsuccessful, the tenant shall be liable for the rent due for the period of the rental agreement. The tenant shall also be liable for the reasonable advertising costs incurred by the landlord in seeking to re-rent the dwelling unit. (Prior code § 193.1-12; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
(a)Failure to Pay Rent. If all or any portion of rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay the unpaid rent within five days after written notice by the landlord of his intention to terminate the rental agreement if rent is not so paid, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement. Nothing in this subsection shall affect a landlord's obligation to provide notice of termination of tenancy in subsidized housing as required under federal law or regulations. A landlord may also maintain an action for rent and/or damages without terminating the rental agreement.
(b)Noncompliance by Tenant. If there is material noncompliance by a tenant with a rental agreement or with Section 5-12-04 0 the landlord of such tenant's dwelling unit may deliver written notice to the tenant specifying the acts and/or omissions constituting the breach and that the rental agreement will terminate upon a date not less than 10 days after receipt of the notice, unless the breach is remedied by the tenant within that period of time. If the breach is not remedied within the 10 day period, the residential rental agreement shall terminate as provided in the notice. The landlord may recover damages and obtain injunctive relief for any material noncompliance by the tenant with the rental agreement or with Section 5-12-04 0. If the tenant's noncompliance is willful, the landlord may also recover reasonable attorney's fees.
(c)Failure to Maintain. If there is material noncompliance by the tenant with Section 5-12-04 0 (other than subsection (g) thereof), and the tenant fails to comply as promptly as conditions permit in case of emergency or in cases other than emergencies within 14 days of receipt of written notice by the landlord specifying the breach and requesting that the tenant remedy it within that period of time, the landlord may enter the dwelling unit and have the necessary work done in the manner required by law. The landlord shall be entitled to reimbursement from the tenant of the costs of repairs under this section.
(d)Disturbance of Others. If the tenant violates Section 5-12-040(g) within 60 days all receipt of a written notice as provided in subsection (b), the landlord may obtain injunctive relief against the conduct constituting the violation, or may terminate the rental agreement on 10 days' written notice to the tenant.
(1)Actual notice has been provided to the landlord by the tenant indicating the tenant's intention not to return to the dwelling unit; or
(g)Waiver of Landlord's Right to Terminate. If the landlord accepts the rent due knowing that them is a default in payment of rent by the tenant he thereby waives his right to terminate the rental agreement for that breach.
(h)Remedy After Termination. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall have a claim for possession and/or for rent. (Prior code § 193.1-13; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771)
(i)Notice of Renewal of Rental Agreement. No tenant shall be required to renew a rental agreement more than ninety (90) days prior to the termination date of the rental agreement. If the landlord violates this subsection, the tenant shall recover one month's rent or actual damages, whichever is greater.
(j)Notice of Refusal to Renew Rental Agreement. Provided that the landlord has not exercised, or is not in the process of exercising, any of on 5-12-13 0 (a) -- (h) hereof, the landlord shall notify the tenant in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the stated termination date of the rental agreement of the landlord's intent either to terminate a month to month tenancy or not to renew an existing rental agreement. If the landlord fails to give the required written notice, the tenant may remain in the dwelling unit for up to sixty (60) days after the date on which such required written notice is given to the tenant, regardless of the termination date specified in the existing rental agreement. During such occupancy, the terms and conditions of the tenancy (including, without limitation, the rental rate) shall be the same as the terms and conditions during the month of tenancy immediately preceding the notice; provided, however, that if rent was waived or abated in the preceding month or months as part of the original rental agreement, the rental amount during such sixty (60) day period shall be at the rate established on the last date that a full rent payment was made.
(f)Agrees that in the event of a lawsuit arising out of the tenancy the tenant will pay the landlord's attorney's fees except as provided for by court rules, statute, or ordinance;
The tenant may recover actual damages sustained by the tenant because of the enforcement of a prohibited provision. If the landlord attempts to enforce a provision in a rental agreement prohibited by this section the tenant may recover two months' rent. Prior code § 193.1-14; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
(b)Complained of a building, housing, health or similar code violation or an illegal landlord practice to a community organization or the news media; or,
(c)Sought the assistance of a community organization or the news media to remedy a code violation or illegal landlord practice; or,
(d)Requested the landlord to make repairs to the premises as required by a building code, health ordinance, other regulation, or the residential rental agreement; or,
(e)Becomes a member of a tenant's union or similar organization; or
If the landlord acts in violation of this section, the tenant has a defense in any retaliatory action against him for possession and is entitled to the following remedies: he shall recover possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case, recover an amount equal to and not more than two months' rent or twice the damages sustained by him, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney's fees. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all security and interest recoverable under Section 5-12-08 0 and all prepaid rent. In an action by or against the tenant, if there is evidence of tenant conduct protected herein within one year prior to the alleged act of retaliation, that evidence shall create a rebuttable presumption that the landlord's conduct was retaliatory. The presumption shall not arise if the protected tenant activity was initiated for the alleged act of retaliation. (Prior code § 193.1-15; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 3377 1
It is unlawful for any landlord or any person acting at his direction knowingly to oust or dispossess or threaten or attempt to oust or dispossess any tenant from a dwelling unit without authority of law, by plugging, changing, adding or removing any lock or latching device; or by blocking any entrance into said unit; or by removing any door or window from said unit; or by interfering with the services to said unit; including but not limited to electricity, gas, hot or cold water, plumbing, heat or telephone service; or by removing a tenant's personal property from said unit; or by the removal or incapacitating of appliances or fixtures, except for the purpose of making necessary repairs; or by the use or threat of force, violence or injury to a tenant's person or property; or by any act rendering a dwelling unit or any part thereof or any personal property located therein inaccessible or uninhabitable. The foregoing shall not apply where:
(d)The tenant has abandoned the dwelling unit, as defined in Section 5-12-13 0(e).
Whenever a complaint of violation of this provision is received by the Chicago Police Department, the department shall investigate and determine whether a violation has occurred. Any person found guilty of violating this section shall be fined not less than $200.00 nor more than $500.00, and each day that such violation shall occur or continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense for which a fine as herein provided shall be imposed. If a tenant in a civil legal proceeding against his landlord establishes that a violation of this section has occurred he shall be entitled to recover possession of his dwelling unit or personal property and shall recover an amount equal to not more than two months' rent or twice the actual damages sustained by him, whichever is greater. A tenant may pursue any civil remedy for violation of this section regardless of whether a fine has been entered against the landlord pursuant to this section. (Prior code § 193.1-16; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 3377 1).
"The porch or deck of this building should be designed for a live load of up to 100 pounds, per square foot and is safe only for its intended use. Protect your safety. Do not overload the porch or deck. If you have questions about porch or deck safety, call the City of Chicago non-emergency number, 3-1-1."
If the landlord acts in violation of this section, the tenant may terminate the rental agreement by written notice. The written notice shall specify the date of termination no later than 30 days from the date of the written notice. If a tenant in a civil legal proceeding against his landlord establishes that a violation of this section has occurred, he shall be entitled to recover $100.00 in damages. (Prior code § 193.1-17; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
To the extent that this chapter provides no right or remedy in a circumstance, the rights and remedies available to landlords and tenants under the laws of the State of Illinois or other local ordinances shall remain applicable. (Prior code § 193.1-18; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8, 1986 , page 33771).
If any provision, clause, sentence, paragraphs section, or part of this chapter or application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall for any reason be -adjudged by a court of competent Jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, said judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, but shall be confined in its operation to the provision, clause, sentence Paragraph, section, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in have been rendered and to the person and circumstances (Prior code 193.1- 19; Added. Council Journal of Proceedings, September 8,1986 , page 33771).
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