Tenant Rights During Renovations

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Illinois law prohibits lease terms that waive tenant rights. Forced relocation for non-essential renovations is likely illegal. Landlords are not required to accept rent by mail but cannot refuse reasonable payment methods. Consult a legal expert for personalized advice.

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Sam
Hello Sam, nice to meet you. I'm here to help with any legal questions you have. Could you please provide some more details about the specific legal issue you're facing?
In Illinois is it legal for landlords to force a tenant to move so that they can renovate the apartment for non-health and non-safety related renovations? The landlord in question did add a new section to the lease saying that they could force tenants to move for renovations with 5 days notice. It still seems like it likely is or should be illegal. They are abusing the new lease policy, forcing a tenant to move a 2nd time within a few months.
Hello Sam, I understand your concern. Here are some key points about Illinois landlord-tenant laws:
- A lease agreement cannot waive a tenant's rights under the law.
- Forced relocation for non-essential renovations may not be legal.
- If in doubt, consult with a local legal aid organization.
Can you cite any particular Illinois lawas that address these issues?
Under Illinois law, these are some of the relevant statutes:
- Landlord and Tenant Act (* ILCS *) prohibits lease terms that waive a tenant's rights.
- Illinois' Safe Homes Act (* ILCS *) provides protection against forced relocation.
- Residential Tenant's Right to Repair Act (* ILCS *) outlines tenant's rights in case of repair-related issues.
Please consult a legal expert for personalized advice.
In Illinois are landlords required to accept payment by postal mail?
In Illinois, landlords are not required by law to accept rent payments by mail. However, they cannot refuse a reasonable method of payment. If paying by mail has been your standard method and there are no issues, they should continue to accept it. Consult a legal expert for personalized advice.