Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

moved before the eviction was served

what happens in court if i already moved but was just served with a summons - forcible entry form? I still owe a balance on the rent, will I have to pay all of it on the court date?


Asked on 10/21/07, 7:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Olson The Olson Law Firm, LLC

Re: moved before the eviction was served

Well, assuming you do owe the rent and you don't have a defense, a judgment would get entered in a dollar amount. Then it's up to you whether or not you want to pay it. If you don't then the LL would have to try and collect from you via wage deduction or attaching any property you own. Why don't you pay it off before court to avoid a judgment or enter a payment plan in court to pay over time...again to avoid a judgment hurting your future credit.

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Answered on 10/22/07, 5:58 pm


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