Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

My ex is threatening to sue me for "illegal eviction". In 2014, I bought a home, in my name only, and he stayed with me under the guise that we were going to get married. I knew that he had an alcohol problem but I thought it would get better, but it continued to get worse. He became mentally and emotionally abusive. One night in April 2016, he had gotten so drunk that he drove through my garage and caused more than $6000 worth of damage. When I approached him about this and told him that the relationship was over, he then told me that if I left him, he was going to shoot himself. Because of this statement, I immediately called 911 and told them I needed help for him. Police officers were sent out. They saw the damage done to the garage as well as noted the very strong smell of alcohol on his breath. When I told them that I wanted him removed because he needed some help, I was very shocked that they let him drive away, even though he was clearly still intoxicated. After leaving my home, he continued to drink - this led him to get into an accident where he hit a vehicle and tried to leave the scene of the accident. He was immediately arrested. He was then placed in jail and remained there until approximately August of 2017. He contacted me today, 11/1 saying he was going to sue me and the Chicago Police department for illegal eviction. His name is not on the deed or any bills in my home, he has never contributed anything towards any household expenses and in addition to the $6000+ in damages to the garage, he has caused other damage around my home as well as stolen money from me. My question is, does he actually have a case? If so, what can I do? Also, how can I stop him from contacting me ever again?


Asked on 11/01/17, 6:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

Believe it or not, your factual information is not sufficient. The bottom line is that if he was living with you and then voluntarily moved out, there was no eviction, and he has no case. Except perhaps to retrieve any personal property he may have left behind.... Which doesn't mean he won't try to take some kind of legal action, but I can't imagine what and this this 'threat' sounds more like more abuse, for which you may be able to get a restraining order against him. See an attorney who can walk you thorugh all the really important facts, like how long he has been gone, etc.

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Answered on 11/03/17, 8:23 am


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