Wrongful Eviction Rights Illinois

Summary

Landlords in Illinois must provide written notice before eviction and cannot evict without a valid reason. Tenants have the right to a court hearing. If a payment arrangement was made and documented, it can be used to contest the eviction. Consult a local attorney for detailed advice.

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Wrongful eviction
Hello ****, sorry to hear about your situation. To provide you with the correct information, could you please tell me where this eviction is taking place?
Illinois
Hello ****, in Illinois:
- Landlords must give a written notice before eviction.
- They cannot evict without a valid reason.
- Tenants have the right to a court hearing.
For more specifics, you may want to consult with a local attorney.
Payment arrangement was madd and still filed eviction
Hello ****, in Illinois:
- Landlords must honor payment arrangements that are agreed upon in writing.
- If you have evidence of this arrangement, it can be used to contest the eviction.
- Also, landlords can't evict tenants immediately after filing; there's a legal process to follow.
Consult a local attorney for detailed advice.