Health & Fitness
Do You Have the Force of Your Evictions?
What do you do when a tenant stops paying rent or a landlord will not refund your security deposit? Illinois law speaks to most landlord/tenant issues.
An unfortunate side effect of a bad economy is renters that fail to pay rent. Many landlords allow tenants to pay late or partial rent based on goodwill developed over time. However, if the tenant stops returning your phone calls or even bothering to make excuses for late payment and the months of back rent are piling up, what can be done?
As you might suspect, there are rights and obligations on both sides of the issue. Obviously, a peaceable resolution of the situation is desired. In some cases, a tenant will move out simply by being asked. In other situations, a landlord may be required to file suit for back rent and possession of the apartment. This is called a Forcible Entry and Detainer action. It is "Forcible" because all attempts at a peaceful resoltion have failed and the sheriff may have to evict the tenant.
If you are a landlord or tenant, commercial or residential, and have questions about your rights, call the Hoag Law Group, LLC today for a free initial consultation! Call now: 1-800HOAGLAW.
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