The tenant only has to call the police and the State takes care of the rest. Since an unlawful eviction is a Class A Misdemeanor, subject to criminal and civil penalties, the landlord or his representative (managing agent or super) can be subject to the following penalties: a universal summons, arrest, fines (treble damages) or an action in civil and/or criminal court. http://www.tenant.net/Rights/illevict/illevict.html
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