Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

Does a tenant suing a landlord for wrongful eviction fall under breach of K or tort law?


Asked on 7/07/15, 11:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

Leases and tenancies are contracts, so it is more of a breach of contract. But what most people don't understand is that the forcible entry law works both ways: a tenant can ALSO sue for wrongful eviction -- it is like a reverse eviction -- when a landlord violates the rules against forcible entries.

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Answered on 7/24/15, 10:51 am


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