An Illinois Motion to Stay Foreclosure Sale is a legal document used to temporarily suspend the foreclosure of a home in Illinois. This motion is filed by a homeowner in order to seek relief from foreclosure proceedings. Depending on the circumstances, the court may grant a stay of the foreclosure sale for a period of time or until a certain issue is resolved. There are two types of Illinois Motion to Stay Foreclosure Sale: Emergency Stay and Ex Parte Stay. An Emergency Stay is used when a homeowner needs immediate relief from the foreclosure sale. This stay is granted without a hearing or notice to the lender. An Ex Parte Stay is used when the homeowner has a valid legal argument to stay the foreclosure sale and requires a hearing or notice to the lender.