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.”

10 The Big Sort Harm Reduction Plan

 

Our “Big Sort” Harm Reduction Targets

SAFETY:

Reduce fire risk by disposing of all nonessential paper to include newspapers, magazines, and books.

• Target: Corky selects 10 most treasured books.

Collect important documents.

• Target: Organize all important, essential documents and records (Medical records, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) into one plastic file box.
• Target: Shred nonessential paper records and documents.

Create safe walkways

• Target: Dispose of tripping hazards like boxes, rugs, and nonessential furniture.

Maintain household cleanliness

• Target: Reduce the amount of surface area that collects dust by selecting *20 Legacy List items which will be on display in the new apartment.

HEALTH:

Improve air quality by reducing dust, mold, and damp. 

• Target: Dispose of all nonessential storage boxes and their nonessential contents; clear closets and dispose of nonessential contents; dispose of nonessential furniture.

Reduce possibility of insect infestation.

• Target: Pack all essential items and Legacy List items into new (3 CF) moving boxes.

Avoid ingestion of harmful items

• Target: Dispose of expired medications and food products.
• Target: Place current medications in a single, lidded plastic container.
• Target: Place personal hygiene products in a separate, lidded plastic container.

SUPPORT:

Recognize that moving can be stressful.

• Target: Team members will listen and speak to one another respectfully during “The Big Sort.”
• Target: Team members will encourage each other to stay on track.
• Target:  Team Corky will plan for some time away from “The Big Sort” to engage in “fun” activities. 

Focus on new apartment.

• Target: Team members will refer to the new apartment floor plan to assist Corky in making selections based on the actual square footage of the new apartment.
• Target: Team members will collaborate with Corky on selecting essential replacement items suitable for the new apartment.
• Target: The 20 Legacy List display items will be on display in the new apartment.
• Target: Team members will work with Corky to ensure that his new apartment closet is utilized effectively for clothing, his archival storage box, and one 66-quart, plastic storage bin for miscellaneous items.

Continue Team communication

• Target: During “The Big Sort”, team members will remind one another of Corky’s overall, agreed upon Harm Reduction Targets,
• Target: Team members will utilize Decision-Making Questions to assist Corky in selecting his 20 Legacy List items.
• Target: Team members will utilize Decision-Making Questions to assist Corky in deciding what will happen to the NON-Legacy List items.
• Target: Set aside NON-Legacy List items for one of the following:
• To be photographed for inclusion in Corky’s Memory Album,
• To be digitized,
• To be packed (family photographs and paper ephemera) into one 5-inch-deep, acid-free archival box.
• To be given to family members or friends,
•  To be donated to an organization.

1 Harm Reduction Plan

 

 What is a Harm Reduction Plan?

It is continuum of care and a comprehensive strategy that aims to increase positive gains in safety, health and support while minimizing the negative impacts associated with low income.

 

 Corky's Harm Reduction Plan:

Safety Targets:

*NO EVICTION AND NO HOMELESSNESS!

No climbing stairs

No lifting trash into dumpster

Utilize walker and bed rails

Clutter away from walkways

Reduce fire hazard

Maintain household cleanliness

 

Health Targets:

Ongoing health monitoring and nursing assessments

Medication set-up, reminders and assistance

Prescribed therapeutic diet

Assistance available to recover from falls

Increase physical activity

Increase longevity

Social, Intellectual, Emotional: companionship of friends and neighbors, participate in social and recreational activities, choose from a range of interesting and varied programs and events

 

Support Targets:

Continued communication with family and friends

Assistance with activities of daily living: including housekeeping - laundry, than as needed: bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, and getting to and from activities and dining

Assistance with transportation needs

Even with low income, all of the above targets can be met by a move to Heritage Woods.