Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

ending the lease early-not responsive to repairs

My landlord does not maintain the house I rent at at all. I have given them a written list of repairs (such as weak porches, inoperable light fixtures and outlets, holes in the outside of the house, rats in the basement, wild animals in the attic) over a week ago and they have not addressed a thing, nor contacted me with any plans to do so. I also let them know that I plan on leaving the house earlier than my lease agreement. They tell me that I must find a subletor. However, the conditions of this house are going to make that quite difficult. Can I legally terminate the lease agreement because they have not repaired anything, or will I be held responsible for the months of rent for which my lease is agreed upon?


Asked on 8/11/03, 5:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: ending the lease early-not responsive to repairs

You can have the issues addressed and take the cost for same away from your rent payments. I would also suggest you contact the local authorities to report building violations. As far as Illinois law - you may have grounds for terminating.

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Answered on 8/11/03, 6:22 pm


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