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Eviction

Eviction is a court process. In Illinois, only the sheriff can evict a person who lives in someone else's property by spoken or written agreement. The sheriff must have a judge’s order allowing the eviction. 

For legal questions about eviction, use Get Legal Help to find local resources or contact:

Before an eviction case
(21 resources)
Understanding eviction
Learn how housing providers use eviction cases to remove people from a home where they have been allowed to stay.
Guide
Written eviction notices
Get the facts on written eviction notices, including when they are required and how they can be delivered.
FAQ
Dealing with unpaid rent
Find out how Illinois landlords must handle overdue rent, including late fees, payment plans, stay and pay, and rental assistance.
FAQ
Addressing lease violations
Take a closer look at how Illinois landlords can respond to conduct that breaks property rules or involves criminal activity.
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During an eviction case
(13 resources)
Going to court for eviction
Make sense of the eviction court process from filing a case to entry of judgment.
Guide
How eviction cases work
Discover common steps in an eviction case, including the types of issues that can be addressed and reaching an agreement.
FAQ
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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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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After an eviction judgment
(6 resources)
Remove eviction from public record
A program to help you ask a judge to remove an eviction court file from the public record so it does not show up in a background check or credit report.
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Asking for more time to move out after an eviction
Explains the process for requesting more time to move out when an Eviction Order has been entered in your case.
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What happens if I have an eviction on my record?
Explains how an eviction on your record can impact your ability to find housing.
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Extend time of eviction
This Easy Form helps you make forms to ask the court for more time in your rental unit after being evicted.
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Other eviction issues
(4 resources)
Foreclosure for tenants
Learn what changes and what stays the same for tenants when a rental building is in foreclosure.
FAQ
Collecting assessments from delinquent condo owners
Explains procedures a condominium association may use to get unpaid HOA payments from owners who refuse to pay.
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Building sold to a new landlord
Describes the responsibilities of landlords when buildings are sold
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Chicago Renters' Rights Videos
Learn about navigating the eviction process as a landlord or tenant, tenants' rights and responsibilities, resources for conflict resolution, and programs that can help.
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