An Illinois Small Claim Complaint is a legal document filed in court to initiate a lawsuit in a small claim case. The complaint is filed by a plaintiff—someone who believes they have been wronged by another party—against a defendant—the person or entity they believe is responsible for the wrong. The complaint outlines the plaintiff's claim and the amount of money they believe they are owed. The types of Illinois Small Claim Complaints include: • Breach of Contract: This complaint is filed when one party fails to fulfill the terms of their contract with the other party. • Landlord/Tenant Dispute: This complaint is filed when a tenant believes they have been wrongfully evicted, or a landlord believes they have not been paid rent. • Debt Collection: This complaint is filed when a creditor believes they are owed money by a debtor. • Consumer Protection: This complaint is filed when a consumer believes they have been wronged by a business or individual. • Negligence: This complaint is filed when an individual believes their injury or damage was caused by the negligence of another party.