Illinois Eviction - Step by Step
1. Notice to vacate
Serve tenant an eviction notice.
[For information on serving a tenant with notice,
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here
2. File Petition
eFile an eviction lawsuit and serve the complaint and
summons to the tenant.
File Petition (Now)
3. Tenant Response Period
Wait for the 5 days for the tenant
to respond.
4. Court Hearing and Judgment
Go to the court on your hearing
date
5. Writ of Execution
File writ of execution if the
tenant is still
not willing to leave even though you have won the case.