11 What Happens When You Are Evicted?

 

Illinois’ eviction laws can be found at 735 ILCS § 5/IX.

If rent is not paid on time as stipulated in lease, then:

1. Rent Demand Notice - 5 days to pay past-due rent

2. Landlord Files an Eviction Lawsuit with the Court - If the renter does not vacate within the specified days contained within the Notice (after service), the landlord files an Eviction Complaint and Eviction Summons with the Circuit Clerk's Office.

3. Court Serves Tenant a Summons – a court date is set. *Corky can move out anytime after receiving Notice. If he moves out, he is not required to attend the hearing. He is responsible for moving expenses.

4. Landlord and Tenant Attend Court Hearing and Receive Judgment - the court will issue an Eviction Order for the landlord’s recovery of the rental premises.

5. Tenant Gets Seven to 14 Days to Move Out - The sheriff will then post the eviction order at the tenant’s residence. *If Corky is still in the apartment at this point, and decides to move, he is financially responsible for any removal of possessions.

6. Sheriff Arrives to Forcibly Remove the Tenant - If the tenant has not moved out of the unit within the time specified by the eviction order, the sheriff will return to forcibly remove the tenant from the premises. The landlord is not required to store any personal property that the tenant leaves behind.

From the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office:

“The deputy sheriff overseeing the eviction process will determine property to be removed from said residence. Items removed will be set at the curb (where garbage is normally picked up). After 24 hours, the landlord is responsible for the disposal of said contents when said property is not claimed by the evicted party.”

3 The Four Most Important Questions

 

Each one of us is on our own path as we age and our personal, unique health and financial factors determine when and how we move on.

In moving from independent living to assisted living, we must be prepared to address “the four most important questions.” These were answered with Corky’s unique health and financial factors in mind:

Prepare to Address the Four Most Important Questions:

 1. Adequate finances to afford Heritage Woods?

Yes, with the Illinois Supportive Living Program at Heritage Woods, Corky will receive personal care and other services, so that he can live in his own apartment safely and in good health for many, many years. Living at Heritage Woods will enable Corky to maintain his dignity, allow for privacy, and provide expanded opportunities to engage in social activities of his choice.

 2. Loss of independence?

No, he will have as much independence as he can handle. 24-hour staff are available to meet Corky’s safety and health needs. However, this staff assistance is not ever-present or overbearing. They intervene only when necessary. Finally, he will choose the Heritage Woods activities he wants to participate in - probably resulting in a multitude of friends who will be right on his doorstep!

3. Loss of old friends with this move?

No, transportation options are available so that Corky will be able to meet his high school friends monthly. In addition to his apartment there is a private dining room, an outdoor patio, and a gazebo where his friends can come to visit. Heritage Woods also offers community events, and, again, he can invite his friends. Finally, Corky will still have internet access to maintain contact with his Facebook friends.

4. Loss of possessions required in the transition from current apartment to Heritage Woods?

Yes, he will need to be selective about his possessions and many will not be making the move. Corky will be Life-sizing. First, he will select the possessions he needs and uses daily. Then he will then select his most treasured sentimental items. Life-sizing means he will focus on selecting possessions that will make his life more manageable and enjoyable in his new apartment - a better LIVING environment.

“People first, then money, then things!”