Residents outside of Cook County may visit evictionhelpillinois, call 855-631-0811, or text eviction to 844-938-4280. Residents in Cook County, including Chicago, may visit cookcountylegalaid or call 855-956-5763.
Most eviction cases in Cook County are heard by judges; requests for a jury trial should be filed before the second court date. After the judge or jury hears evidence, the case can resolve several different ways: Case dismissed. The tenant agrees to move out — often to avoid eviction.
Eviction orders They usually include a stay date, which gives the defendant a short amount of time to move out. The defendant can ask the judge for more time to move out. If the move hasn't happened by the stay date, the landlord can schedule the eviction, and the sheriff will enforce the order.
Clearly State Your Purpose. Start your letter by stating that your purpose for writing is to stop your eviction. Be clear and concise; don't beat around the bush or make any vague statements.
To write an eviction notice, you need to include specific information such as addresses, tenant names, lease status and date, reasons for eviction, the date the tenant must leave the property, and record of delivery. Make sure to follow your state's laws regarding notice requirements and timeline for eviction.