An eviction is the forcible removal of the tenant
from her/his home by the Cook County sheriff with a
court order signed by a judge after a trial.
Before you can be evicted, the landlord must do two
things:
1. SERVE YOU A TERMINATION OF
TENANCY NOTICE
There are four different kinds of notices:
- 5 days' notice: this notice is for the nonpayment
of rent
- 10 days' notice: this notice is for conduct by you
in violation of the terms of the lease
- 30 days' notice: this notice is given if you do
not have a written lease
- Letter of non-renewal of written lease: in some
cases, 30 days before the end of the term of the
lease
2. SUE YOU IN A COURT OF LAW
FOR EVICTION
There are two different ways that you can be
informed of a lawsuit to evict you:
- Personal service by the sheriff upon you of court
papers
- Service of court papers by regular mail from the
sheriff
If you have received court papers but cannot move
right away, you need to phone us for help (773)
478-1133.
[The Illinois Tenants Union is not a law firm or
legal services corporation; however, our executive
director is a licensed Illinois attorney. And, we
also have relationships with other experienced
attorneys who will legally represent tenants should
the need arise.]
If you have any
questions or would like more information, or to discuss your
rights please contact us (773) 478-1133,
email us, or use our
online
request form. |
