Q: I'd like to file a complaint against an emotionally abusive landlord. Who/What organization do I send the letter to?
My landlord is known for inhumanely treating her tenants. She cuts off utilities, such as hot water. She storms into my apartment and even broke my antique and refuses to take responsibility. Lastly, she increased the monthly rent without a 30-day notice in a mid-contract. I do NOT feel comfortable in living in my own apartment. I have a right to file a complaint and notify somebody to check up on her. I have already written the letter and concluded that she violated multiple landlord-tenant codes in IL. She has a limited knowledge in exercising her power and began violating my rights as a U.S. citizen. Where should I send my complaint to?
A:
Without knowing the location of the property, I can only provide general information.
As far as the emotional abuse, unfortunately, unless the tenants are elderly, I am unaware of any body that you can complain to. You might begin your search for more information by reaching out to the village, mayor or local alderman for more information.
If the property is located in Chicago, you may have legal rights which you could pursue in a court of law.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
