lease validity

[jmb521]

illinois
i'm trying to get out of my lease.
a couple days ago there was a water pipe that burst and caused some damage to my apartment kitchen. this caused me to look at my lease. i had my uncle review it for any clauses that would allow me to move.
he pointed out the fact that the lease says the beginning date is 8/5/02 and ends on 8/4/02. when it should say 8/4/03. Because of the mistake with the ending date does that mean my lease contract is invalid or do they still have a valid lease?

 

[HomeGuru]

illinois
i'm trying to get out of my lease.
a couple days ago there was a water pipe that burst and caused some damage to my apartment kitchen. this caused me to look at my lease. i had my uncle review it for any clauses that would allow me to move.
he pointed out the fact that the lease says the beginning date is 8/5/02 and ends on 8/4/02. when it should say 8/4/03. Because of the mistake with the ending date does that mean my lease contract is invalid or do they still have a valid lease?

**A: It is obvious that the year is typo. The lease is still valid.

 

[Paul Bernstein]

If you are in Chicago AND if your unit is covered by the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, and IF other facts are present, you MAY be able to terminate your lease.

Please provide more facts accordingly.