Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

I am a tenant on a housing program, similar to section 8, through Winnebago County Housing Authority, living in Winnebago County in Rockford, IL, who is getting evicted, due to unpaid rent. I've received a copy of a complaint Forcible Detainer notice of a court summons, filed on June 11, 2013; date to appear in court, June 24. My question is, what next immediate steps are available to the landlord under law to reposess the rental premisis, and how will my appearance in court, if not able to pay the amount asked at this time, affect how soon they will be able to lock me out, make me leave?


Asked on 6/23/13, 11:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

The kind of rental program is not related to eviction. As to when you could be forced out, there are several things that could come into play: whether you admit nonpayment or demand the time to defend yourself including a jury trial, whether the court system out by you can assign cases for jury trials quickly, how long of a trial it may be, and ultimately whether the judge grants a stay if you lose, which would give you additional time, sometimes up to 30 days more. You should talk to an attorney who practices in the court where you are because they know more about the timeline for these cases. Otherwise you are risking a knock on the door and a sheriff escorting you out......

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Answered on 6/24/13, 5:52 pm


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