Eviction
It is recommended that you consult with an attorney for any legal matters. You can find a local attorney through the Lake County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (847-244-3143).
If you cannot afford an attorney, contact Prairie State Legal Services to see if you are eligible for free legal aid. For tenants in eviction court on Tuesdays: If you are unable to contact Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS) prior to court, PSLS attorneys are available beginning at 9 a.m. and beginning at 1:30 p.m. outside of courtrooms C-404 and C-403 to provide free legal assistance to eligible individuals. If you would like more information about applying for free legal services, please contact PSLS at (847) 662-6925.
There is a Funding Help Desk available on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room D400, across the hall from C-404. If you would like to call for more information, please contact 847-651-0066 or email housingcounselor@lakecountyha.org.
See below for guides and resources related to eviction cases.
Resources for Tenants
- Understanding Evictions: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/understanding-eviction-tenant
- Common Defenses: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/common-eviction-defenses
- Eviction Timeline: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/eviction-case-timeline
- COVID-related issues: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/housing-coronavirus-and-law
- Court-Based Rental Assistance Program: https://www.illinoishousinghelp.org/cbrap
- Community Partners for Affordable Housing: 847-263-7478 https://cpahousing.org/
- Illinois Department of Commerce (Utility Assistance): https://dceo.illinois.gov/assistanceforindividuals/energyassistance.html
- Lake County Rental Assistance Program (Closed to Renters): https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4578/Rental-Assistance
- Illinois Department of Human Services (COVID resources for immigrants and refugees): https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=124373
Resources for Landlords
- Evicting a Tenant: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/evicting-tenant-0
- Eviction Notices: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/written-eviction-notices
- Eviction Timeline: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/eviction-case-timeline
- COVID-related issues: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/housing-coronavirus-and-law
- Illinois Homeowners Assistance Fund (Mortgage Assistance): https://www.illinoishousinghelp.org/
- Lake County Rental Assistance (Landlord Application): https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4578/Rental-Assistance