Understanding Tenant Rights: Options for Repairs Outside the Oak Park RTLO
If a tenant has conditions issues and the landlord fails to make repairs, the Oak Park RTLO gives three options: terminate the lease, withhold rent, or repair and deduct.
Sometimes, the RTLO doesn't fit a tenant's situation. What other non-legal options are available?
- Report the building violation(s) to the local Department of Buildings.
- Contact local elected officials.
- Seek the assistance of a community organization or the news media to complain about a code violation or illegal landlord practice.