Re: Entering a leased condo - Landlord Forum thread 328786

Re: Entering a leased condo by Anonymous on December 17, 2014 @10:58

This wasn't really hard to find.

Take the time to do a lookup of the laws FIRST.

I think the demand you sent probably does not meet the requirements of the law. Here is a copy of those sections. You can look up the exact language by doing a google. AFTER following the exact process proscribed by the law, then you go to the court house and file for eviction. YOU cannot try to just take possession. You have to have a judge grant your petition for a "writ of possession" (eviction).

Holdover Tenancy
Willful Hold Over,

735 ILCS 5 / 9-202

A tenant who willfully stays after expiration of the lease term must pay double the value of the unit. The landlord must demand in writing possession of the premises before claiming double rent.
Hold Over After Notice,

735 ILCS 5 / 9-203

A tenant who gives notice of intent to vacate the unit and who stays beyond the date mentioned shall pay double the value of the unit.
Five-Day Notice (Rent Demand)
Rent Demand Five-Day Notice,

735 ILCS 5 / 9-209

When rent is not paid on the due date, the lessor may serve on the tenant a five-day notice stating that unless the rent is paid within five days of service, the tenancy will be terminated. The tenant can avoid any eviction proceeding by tendering to the lessor the rent due.
The notice must state:

the amount of rent due;
the tenant has the right to pay the rent claimed due within the five-day period; and
if the rent due is not paid within the five-day period, the tenancy will be terminate (the first day is the day after the tenant gets notice).

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Re: Entering a leased condo by Anonymous on December 17, 2014 @11:42	[ Reply ]

Yes I see this an know this. Oct 4 I handed her a letter saying the lease is not being renewed. November 30 lease expired. December 8 sent certified letter for demand for possession and holdover. My question is how long do I have to wait to file for eviction? After the dec 8 th letter? The law is not clear. Do I have to give her more time or can I file today?

Re: Entering a leased condo by Anonymous on December 17, 2014 @12:30	[ Reply ]

You didn't read this? 5 days Then go file with the court for eviction. That is it. You get possession when a COURT gives it to you. Get it?

Re: Entering a leased condo by Mary (Illinois) on December 17, 2014 @13:28	[ Reply ]

You read this. I'm talking about holdover?????? Get it????? NOT 5 day notice. Why are you so rude. I'm asking for help. And if you are like this don't answer my questions.

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