House & Apartment

Describes the types of eviction notices that a landlord must provide to evict a tenant. These are also called Notices to Terminate Tenancy.

This Easy Form helps you make notice and eviction complaint forms to evict a tenant in Illinois.

A tenant can use a defense (legal reason) to ask the judge to throw out an eviction case. Some eviction defenses are listed.

This blog explains what rights both tenants and landlords have in private and public housing have in terms of guests visiting the property. It also describes what legal action a landlord may take if their tenant violates guest policy.

Steps to start the eviction process by giving a tenant an eviction notice and filling out a Proof of Service.

Steps to evict a tenant, from the forms you need to how the court hearing works.

Understand the law for landlords and tenants in Chicago, unless the building has 6 or less units and the landlord lives there.

If a renter can't be found, there are other ways to give the tenant eviction papers.

Use free statewide court forms to resolve eviction cases in ways that help both renters and landlords.

Explains procedures a condominium association may use to get unpaid HOA payments from owners who refuse to pay.

Difference between criminal and civil trespassing and how to handle unwanted tenants.

A landlord cannot force a tenant to move to make repairs or renovations during their lease. Learn about tenant protections and lease renewal considerations in this situation.

This manual for lawyers outlines the case law, regulations, and history relevant to housing, landlord-tenant law, eviction, and people in poverty. It was created by Lawrence Wood, Director of the Housing Practice Group at Legal Aid Chicago and Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School.

Describes the types of notices that can be given and how the notices can be delivered to the tenant.

Explains when a park owner can evict a tenant in a mobile home park.

Information on whether you can evict a tenant who has filed for bankruptcy.

Get the facts on how crime-free or nuisance ordinances impact tenants and landlords and when to seek legal help.

Learn about navigating the eviction process as a landlord or tenant, tenants' rights and responsibilities, resources for conflict resolution, and programs that can help.

Manual on statutory indications for eviction actions. 2023 edition