During an eviction case

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During an eviction case

Eviction cases:

  • Are brought by a housing provider against someone living in their property,
  • Must be filed in the Illinois county circuit court where the property is located,
  • Can be resolved by agreement, and
  • May lead to a default judgment against the person at risk of eviction if they do not show up to court.
Going to court for an eviction case
Make sense of the eviction court process from filing a case to entry of judgment.
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How eviction cases work
Discover common steps in an eviction case, including the types of issues that can be addressed and reaching an agreement.
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Common eviction defenses
A tenant can use a defense (legal reason) to ask the judge to throw out an eviction case. Some eviction defenses are listed.
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Court forms to settle eviction cases
Use free statewide court forms to resolve eviction cases in ways that help both renters and landlords.
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What landlords need to know about eviction cases
Answers to landlord questions about filing and going to court in an eviction case.
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Responding to eviction papers
Steps to take to protect your rights after being served with eviction papers.
How-To
Settling an eviction case
Prepare for negotiation or mediation in an eviction case by identifying goals, separating legal and personal issues, and becoming familiar with agreed order forms.
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Avoiding eviction
Steps for a person at risk of eviction to understand where they are in the Illinois eviction process, including reviewing notices, court papers, and eviction orders.
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Filing an eviction case
Steps to evict a tenant, from the forms you need to how the court hearing works.
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Evict a tenant
This Easy Form helps you make notice and eviction complaint forms to evict a tenant in Illinois.
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Respond to an eviction
This Easy Form helps you respond to an eviction by telling the court and the other parties that you are participating in a court case. It also helps you make an Eviction Answer, Defenses, and Counterclaims form that tells how you respond to what is written in the complaint.
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Motion to Dismiss - Landlord posted eviction notice on door
Use this form if you were sued for eviction after your landlord posted the eviction notice on your door. It will help you dismiss the case because landlords must either hand-deliver or send the eviction notice via certified mail.
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Eviction in a mobile home park
Explains when a park owner can evict a tenant in a mobile home park.
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Fighting eviction from public housing
Describes your options if you are being evicted from public housing.
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