Eviction Rights Illinois Tenant

Summary

In Illinois, even if youre not on the lease, youre likely considered a tenant by law. Your boyfriend must provide written notice to vacate, usually 30 days. If you dont leave, he must file an eviction with the court. The sheriff only enforces evictions ordered by a court. Pets and furniture you brought or purchased are considered your personal property. A printed, not notarized document doesnt necessarily hold legal weight. Seek local legal aid for assistance. His battery record could influence the court but isnt directly related to eviction. The eviction process might take around 2-3 months but can vary. There are laws preventing eviction during extreme weather. Seek help from local shelters or organizations for temporary housing.

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My boyfriend and i have been together 13 years in illinois.he moved us and were living in a house together almost 2yrs.everythings in his name.hes kicking me out for verbal abuse he said.hes been doing a weird website and talking to a women from it.he didnt want me to work saying hell take care of me so i have no money at all.i also dont drive.hes now threatening me by saying i need to b out by dec.5th at *:* or sheriff will evict me as a tenant and hes calling himself a landlord now useing UCC *-*.saying i refuse to sigm a paper he printed off a website not notertized then took away the paper.also trying to keep my * cats with him.im not his tenant and hes not a landlord.i asked family and cant stay with them unless i give away my cats.i wont do that.im * hes *.can he do this to me?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Illinois, even if you're not on the lease, you're likely considered a tenant by law. Your boyfriend, as the property owner, would have to:
- Provide written notice to vacate (usually 30 days).
- If you don't leave, he'd have to file an eviction with the court.
- The sheriff only enforces evictions ordered by a court.
It's advisable to seek local legal help.
Ok.so he has to take m to cout to leagelly remove me?can he keep my cats and furniture like hes sayibg he will?i have no money or place to live.he showed me the paper then took it back.said its taped to the door but nothing was there
Yes ****, he must take you to court for eviction. As for your cats and furniture, typically:
*. Pets are considered personal property.
*. Furniture you brought or purchased is yours.
If he doesn't return them, you might need to file a claim in small claims court.
Ok.so he made it so i have no rights at all?
No, ****. You have rights. He cannot evict you without court order. Your pets and belongings remain yours. If he refuses to return them, consider filing a claim in small claims court. Seek local legal assistance for best advice.
Ok.all he did was print something off the internet.it was not noterized.keeps saying sign the paper but theres no paper
As long as you're living in the property, you have certain rights. A printed, not notarized document doesn't necessarily hold legal weight. He must follow proper eviction procedure, which requires court involvement. Still, seek local legal help for precise advice.
Ok.i have no money for help
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. You may be eligible for free legal aid in Illinois. I recommend you to reach out to "Illinois Legal Aid Online" or "Prairie State Legal Services". They may be able to help you navigate through this situation.
Ok.he does have a battery record of his ex girlfriend.would that help me in anyway?how long does going threw the court take?can i be thrown out in the winter with no where to live?cant even get a motel for * night
In Illinois:
- His battery record could influence the court but isn't directly related to eviction.
- Eviction process might take around *-3 months but can vary.
- There are laws preventing eviction during extreme weather, called "winter rules".
- Seek help from local shelters or organizations like the Salvation Army for temporary housing.
Ok.does he pay to have me removed?
Yes, ****. If your boyfriend wants to legally evict you, he'll typically need to:
*. Pay for filing an eviction notice with the court.
*. Cover the cost of a sheriff's service if a court orders your eviction.
These costs can't be passed on to you. Please seek local legal advice for your situation.
Ok.if i have more questions can i chat with you again?
Yes, ****. Feel free to chat with us anytime you have more questions or need further legal information. We're here to help you.
Thank you very much
You're welcome, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions. We're here to support you.