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 (847-662-6925) to see if you are eligible for free legal aid. See below for guides and resources related to eviction cases.
Please Note: You must have a pending eviction case to get assistance from the virtual Funding Help Desk.
There is a virtual Funding Help Desk available (tinyurl.com/evictionhelpdesk) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
I. Instructions / Information
A. For Landlords
- Evicting a Tenant: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/evicting-tenant-0
- Evicting a Tenant during the Pandemic:https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/housing-coronavirus-and-law
- Eviction Timeline: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/eviction-case-timeline
- Written Eviction Notices: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/written-eviction-notices
- Community Partners for Affordable Housing: https://cpahousing.org/covid-19-mortgage-forbearance-information-for-homeowners/
- Common Defenses: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/common-eviction-defenses
- Help preparing a motion: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/motion
- Illinois Court Help: Illinois Court Help (ilcourthelp.gov)
- Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program Toolkit
B. For Tenants
- Understanding Eviction: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/understanding-eviction-tenant
- Understanding Eviction during the Pandemic: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/housing-coronavirus-and-law
- Eviction Timeline: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/eviction-case-timeline
- Renter's Handbook: Renters Handbook 2021 1.8.21.pdf (pslegal.org)
- Community Partners for Affordable Housing: https://cpahousing.org/covid-19-information-for-renters/
- Common Defenses: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/common-eviction-defenses
- Help preparing a motion: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/motion
- Illinois Court Help: Illinois Court Help (ilcourthelp.gov)
- Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program Toolkit
II. Resources / Funding
A. For Landlords
- Illinois Rental Assistance https://www.illinoisrentalassistance.org/
- Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=134895
- Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRA): www.illinoishousinghelp.org/cbrap or call 866-454-3571.
- Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF): https://www.illinoishousinghelp.org/ilhaf
- Lake County Rental Assistance (LCRA): www.lakecountyil.gov/renthelp
- Rental Assistance Program Toolkit
- Lake County Eviction Prevention Program (LCEPP): https://form.jotform.com/ysalgado/LCEPP
- Eviction Help IL , Eviction Help IL Spanish
- COVID Resources: Covid Resources - Prairie State Legal Services (pslegal.org)
- Do You Want Your Rent Flyer
- Illinois COVID H.E.L.P. http://covidhelpillinois.org
- Free Legal Answers: https://il.freelegalanswers.org/
- Access to Justice (resources for self-represented litigants): https://atjil.org/
- Illinois Courts Website - https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/eviction-early-resolution-program-resources-for-courts
- Additional Financial and Information Resources
B. For Tenants
- Illinois Rental Assistance https://www.illinoisrentalassistance.org/
- Utility Assistance Flyer
- Lake County Rental Assistance (LCRA): www.lakecountyil.gov/renthelp
- Rental Assistance Program Toolkit
- Lake County Eviction Prevention Program (LCEPP): https://form.jotform.com/ysalgado/LCEPP
- Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=134895
- Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRA): www.illinoishousinghelp.org/cbrap or call 866-454-3571.
- Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF): https://www.illinoishousinghelp.org/ilhaf
- Eviction Help IL , Eviction Help IL Spanish
- COVID Resources: Covid Resources - Prairie State Legal Services (pslegal.org)
- Illinois COVID H.E.L.P. http://covidhelpillinois.org
- Prairie State Legal Help: How To Get Help - Prairie State Legal Services (pslegal.org)
- Free Legal Answers: https://il.freelegalanswers.org/
- Access to Justice (resources for self-represented litigants): https://atjil.org/
- Help For Illinois Families: Click here to learn about relief for households across the state
- Illinois Department of Human Services: COVID-19 Resources for Immigrants and Refugees
- Illinois Courts Website - https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/eviction-early-resolution-program-resources-for-courts
- Additional Financial and Information Resources