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    Default Can a Landlord Repair and Upgrade a Rental Before the Tenant Moves Out

    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: illinois

    I am going to move out of my apartment pretty soon but mY landlord wants to start repairs and updates for next tenants while I am still living there. Is he allowed to do that?

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    Default Re: Repairs /Updates for Next Tenants

    The first place you look is your lease. If your lease says he can do that, then he can do that.

    If your lease doesn't say anything about it, the next place you look is your state's landlord tenant statute.

    There's nothing in 765 ILCS 705 addressing that issue one way or the other.

    http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs...p?ChapterID=62

    However, if you are in Chicago, the city law gives the landlord specific right of entry to make repairs.

    http://www.illinois-attorney.com/law...ght-of-access/

    Bottom line, you are free to say no and prevent his entry. What's he going to do, evict you? You're already moving out.

    Up to you if you want to stand up to him.

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