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Evicting a tenant

In Illinois, there is a process that must be followed when you're a landlord evicting a tenant. Learn more about your responsibilities here.

Learn your rights (1 resources)
Evicting a tenant
Reasons why a landlord can and cannot evict a tenant, notice requirements, and an overview of the eviction process.Includes links to free information about what can you evict a tenant for in Illinois.
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Forms (2 resources)
Evict a tenant
A program that helps you make notice and eviction complaint forms to evict a tenant in Illinois.
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End lockout letter
A program to help you demand that your landlord let you back into your home.
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Other resources for the public (22 resources)
Written eviction notices
Describes the types of eviction notices that a landlord must provide to evict a tenant. These are also called Notices to Terminate Tenancy.
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Evicting a tenant
Reasons why a landlord can and cannot evict a tenant, notice requirements, and an overview of the eviction process.Includes links to free information about what can you evict a tenant for in Illinois.
Guide
Common eviction defenses
A tenant can use a defense (legal reason) to ask the judge to throw out an eviction case. Some eviction defenses are listed.
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How a tenant can stop an eviction
Explains different ways a tenant can stop an eviction.
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Lawyer resources (2 resources)
Housing law manual (2023)
This resource for lawyers gives an outline of the case law, regulations, and history relevant to housing law.
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Eviction Actions
Manual on statutory indications for eviction actions. 2023 edition
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