Sycamore, IL asked in Landlord - Tenant for Illinois

Q: My landloard has not fixed huge leak in basement after repeated requests to do so for over a year.What can I do now.

We live in Northern Il.Does the il. Housing Athoeity rules apply to this area?

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A: You need to look at your lease to see ifthere are any rights spelled out. If this poses a health problem or significantly interferes with your use of the property, you have cause for asserting constructive eviction, moving out and possibly getting some rental payments back.

You can also contact the local housing authority or health department.

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