Illinois Repairs and habitability remedies
What can a tenant do if the landlord won't make repairs in Illinois?
If a landlord who must pay for water, gas or electric service fails to pay, the tenant may pay the utility to keep service on and deduct the payment from rent.
Verified Source: 765 ILCS 735/1 · last checked 2026-10-23
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