Waukegan, Illinois - Tenant Eviction Process
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Explanation / Illinois - Tenant Eviction Process
Illinois evictions can be a lengthy process that if not done within the specific confines of the Illinois Eviction Statute can cost you a lot of time, money and aggravation.
If you would like to learn more about how to evict a tenant a Free - Illinois Tenant Eviction Process Explanation is provided at the bottom of this web page.
They also offer a link to Free - Illinois Tenant Eviction Notices & Landlord Forms.
If you have any questions about the Illinois Tenant Eviction Process and how it relates to your specific situation as a landlord or property manager please contact your local Waukegan Kick'em Out Quick® Member Eviction Attorney for a Free Initial Consultation.
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Evictions in Illinois generally start with a termination notice. The termination notice may be for non-payment rent, other lease violations, or ending a month-to-month tenancy. After the notice is served and the required notice period has expired the Landlord may bring a Forcible Entry and Detainer action (eviction action) against the tenant.
Once the Forcible Entry and Detainer action is filed it can take 2 - 3 weeks to get the first court date. Between filing the action and the first court date, the County Sheriff’s Office will attempt to serve the tenant with a Summons and copy of the Forcible Entry and Detainer Complaint, which will inform them you have initiated this court action.
Once the tenant is served the cases move pretty quickly as Forcible Entry and Detainer proceedings are expedited. Ultimately, if the eviction action is successful the landlord will be awarded an Order for Possession. This Order grants possession of the property back to the landlord,and awards any rent owed, if you are seeking this as well.
The Order for Possession will have a date upon which you can enforce the Order, also called a “stay date”. If the tenant does not move out by this date you may take the Order to the County Sheriff’s office to schedule the physical eviction. The timing of the physical eviction will depend on the Sheriff’s schedule and may be delayed depending on the Sheriff’s Office.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. This information is not a comprehensive treatment of the subject and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney.
The law is constantly changing and there may be times when the information on this web site will not be current. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. This information is not a comprehensive treatment of the subject and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney.