Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

just vacate vs. damages
When attempting to evict a tenant for non payment of rent, please advise what the difference (pros/cons) are of A) filing the eviction complaint And asking for back rent or B) simply filing evicition for tenants to vacte the premises?

I've been informally advised that if I include a complaint for back rent/damages I may actually be ''holding up'' my complaint to get the tenant to vacate. Should I just try to evict the tenants and sue them for back rent at a later time??? Help.

Thank you.

Asked on 1/07/03, 4:48 pm

Kenneth J. Ashman Ashman Law Offices, LLC

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Re: just vacate vs. damages

It is common practice to seek both eviction and back rent in the same lawsuit, which is what I do in the eviction cases I handle.

-- Kenneth J. Ashman; www.AshmanLawOffices.com

This communication is intended for general informational purposes only and is not intended to and did not create an attorney-client relationship.

Answered on 1/07/03, 6:26 pm

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