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A landlord can evict a tenant if the tenant:
A landlord cannot evict a tenant for:
Also, a landlord cannot evict a tenant if the tenant pays the rent that's due and the landlord accepts it.
* The above has been taken from www.illinoislegalaid.org and is listed here for informational purposes only and further information can be obtained by visiting www.illinoislegalaid.org .
The Eviction Process
A landlord must file a lawsuit in order to evict you. Your landlord cannot make you move by turning off your utilities. Also, your landlord may not evict you by locking you out, changing the locks or removing your personal property from the rental unit. The eviction process is detailed below:
Your landlord must give you a written notice stating the reason for the eviction. If the reason is for nonpayment, your landlord must give you five days to pay the rent. If the eviction is for violating a provision in the lease, your landlord must give you a 10-day notice.
If you remain in the rental unit after the eviction notice, your landlord can file a lawsuit to evict you. The Illinois Forcible Entry and Detainer Act (735 ILCS 5/9) requires your landlord to serve you a summons and complaint. The summons will require you to appear in court. Go to court on the scheduled day. Remember, you have the right to:
The burden of proof is on your landlord. The judge will make a decision. If you lose your case, the judge will order you to vacate the rental unit. However, the judge normally will give you some time to move. You have the right to appeal the decision. This must be done within 30 days after the trial. If you do not move out, your landlord may ask the Sheriff’s office to physically evict you. Remember, only a sheriff can physically evict you. It is illegal for a landlord to evict you by locking you out.
* Illinois Attorney General
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