An Illinois Motion to Stay Foreclosure Sale is a legal document used to delay the sale of a property to allow the borrower to attempt to negotiate a loan modification or other resolution with the lender. The motion can be filed by the borrower or their attorney in the county circuit court where the property is located. The motion must include the reason for the request, the amount of time requested to stay the sale, and the relief requested. There are two types of Illinois Motion to Stay Foreclosure Sale: an Agreed Order of Stay and an Emergency Motion to Stay. An Agreed Order of Stay can be filed when the borrower and lender have agreed to delay the sale and negotiate a resolution. An Emergency Motion to Stay is an expedited motion that can be filed when the borrower fears the property will be sold before negotiations can take place. This motion is usually granted when the borrower can demonstrate imminent harm.