Illinois Eviction Questionnaire for Tenants

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This form addresses important considerations that may effect the legal rights and obligations of a tenant in an eviction matter. This questionnaire enables those seeking legal help to effectively identify and prepare their issues and problems. Thorough advance preparation enhances the attorneys case evaluation and can significantly reduce costs associated with case preparation.



This questionnaire may also be used by an attorney as an important information gathering and issue identification tool when forming an attorney-client relationship with a new client. This form helps ensure thorough case preparation and effective evaluation of a new clients needs. It may be used by an attorney or new client to save on attorney fees related to initial interviews.


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The landlord must give the tenant notice and go through the court process to get an Eviction Order. Then they must get the Sheriff to remove the tenant from the unit. The landlord cannot change the locks or remove the tenant's property until the Sheriff enforces the Eviction Order.

10 day notice: A 10 day notice is used when the reason for eviction is violation of terms of the lease other than non-payment of rent. The tenant usually does not have the opportunity to cure the violation, but has 10 days to vacate the property before the landlord may begin eviction proceedings.

The landlord must give the tenant notice and go through the court process to get an Eviction Order.

Usually, the judge will give you 7-14 days. The date you have to move out will be listed on the Eviction Order. The landlord cannot do anything before that date. If you need more time to move, you will need to file a motion with the court.

No. Government Gazette No: 43167 dated 26 March 2020 makes it clear that all evictions and execution of attachment orders, both movable and immovable, including the removal of movable assets and sales in execution is suspended with immediate effect for the duration of the lockdown.

Non-renewal of the lease after the rental period ends In Illinois, landlords cannot evict a tenant or force them to vacate the property without probable cause. As long as the tenant does not violate any rules, they can stay until their rental period ends.

Evicting a tenantLandlords can file eviction cases since the eviction moratorium has ended. If evicting for nonpayment of rent, funds may be available through programs listed above. See the eviction section above for more information.

Can I be evicted for not paying my rent during the pandemic? The eviction moratorium ended October 3rd. Evictions are no longer blocked but rental assistance is available. There are two court-based emergency rental assistance programs.

Evicting a tenant in Illinois can take about two weeks to five months depending on the type of eviction and whether a stay of execution is granted, or a default judgment is vacated (read more). Introduction. Landlords in Illinois must have legal reason to begin the eviction process.

This notice informs the tenant that the tenant has five days to move out of the rental unit. If the tenant does not move out by the end of the five-day period, then the landlord can terminate the tenancy and file an eviction lawsuit against the tenant (see 740 Ill.

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Illinois Eviction Questionnaire for Tenants