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Eviction is when a landlord makes a tenant leave a unit. The landlord must give the tenant notice and go through the court process. The notice must say why the tenant is being evicted.
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If you are being evicted and the judge has entered an Eviction Order in your case, follow these steps to ask the judge for more time to move out.
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Explains the local rules of not evicting during cold weather or during the holiday season
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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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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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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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A program that helps you make notice and eviction complaint forms to evict a tenant in Illinois.
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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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Describes the restrictions on ending a lease and how both sides can work together.
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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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This blog post describes a rental payment program for landlords and tenants who are in eviction court.
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Describes the responsibilities of landlords when buildings are sold
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How security deposits can be used, when they have to be returned, and how a tenant can get theirs back from their landlord.
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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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A Lawyer Manual with information about Illinois private landlord-tenant law, including leases, security deposits, and evictions.
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Describes the responsibilities of landlords when buildings are sold
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An article about how property is assessed and qualifying for property tax exemptions.
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A blog post on the result of a failure to pay taxes, and steps you can take in response.
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Getting your property taxes changed if you think they're too high.
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Information on the role of the county recorder's office and filing fees
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A blog post summarizing some important laws that are in effect as of January 1st, 2023.
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Explains your rights and responsibilities as a mobile home park tenant.
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Explains what a park owner is responsible for in a mobile home park.
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Explains when a park owner can evict a tenant in a mobile home park.
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Eviction is when a landlord makes a tenant leave a unit. The landlord must give the tenant notice and go through the court process. The notice must say why the tenant is being evicted.
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Rules and regulations for landlords and tenants in Chicago, unless the building has 6 or less units and the landlord lives there.
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Explains a program (HAF) that helped Illinois homeowners who had trouble paying their mortgage, HOA fees, or property taxes because of Covid-19.
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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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Information on how creditors can use judgment liens and judgments against real estate to collect on a court judgment
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Describes how you can collect extra money if your house is sold for more than what you owe.
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An article about how property is assessed and qualifying for property tax exemptions.
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A blog post on the result of a failure to pay taxes, and steps you can take in response.
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A program to prepare a Transfer on Death Instrument to give real property to your loved ones after your death.
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The Contract for Deed is a way to buy a house that doesn't involve a bank. Instead, the buyer moves in and pays the seller monthly payments. Once the house is paid off, the buyer gets the deed.
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Explains the guidelines that public utility companies must follow during the winter or heating season between December 1 and the following March 31, for general consumers.
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The Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program helps pay heating costs for low-income households.
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Explains situations, days, and hours in which a utility company cannot shut off service including holidays.
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Explains the income requirements for LIHEAP, the timeline to apply, and how long qualification lasts.
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Lists reasons why a Section 8 voucher can be taken away.
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Lists organizations that provide housing, education, employment, and other services to people with criminal records.
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Information for minors and persons with disabilities about federal housing programs for independent living.
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Explains what the Housing Authority must do before terminating a tenant's Section 8 voucher.
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Lists reasons why a Section 8 voucher can be taken away.
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Describes new protections available to renters looking to find a place to rent with section 8, rental assistance, and other non-employment income.
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A blog post that explains the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance. Describes the rights tenants have under the law.
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A blog post summarizing some important laws that are in effect as of January 1st, 2023.
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Describes the restrictions on ending a lease and how both sides can work together.
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Explains the guidelines that public utility companies must follow during the winter or heating season between December 1 and the following March 31, for general consumers.
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Includes repair and deduct and withholding rent.
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Landlords have responsibilities for the building and units they rent.
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Lists reasons why a Section 8 voucher can be taken away.
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Describes the restrictions on ending a lease and how both sides can work together.
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Describes what you can do if you have loud neighbors.
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Information on adverse possession if you've lived on this property for at least 20 years in Illinois.
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