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Justin Johnson
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Tenant won't sign certified mail eviction notice

Justin Johnson
  • Belvidere, IL
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What's my next move if my tenant won't sign for the certified mail that includes their eviction notice? My lease agreement states that notices will be sent via certified mail. I can check the tracking that says "delivery attempted" I assume that's enough to take to the city to file the eviction?

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Kenneth Garrett
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Kenneth Garrett
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@Justin Johnson

Just went through this process in Lake County.  The law says you must make numerous attempts (I think numerous is at least 3) to serve them, if still unable to serve you can post it on the door.  Its always better to have them physically served.  Take a picture of the notice.  Save all text and email messages of communication with the tenant.  Took 3 weeks to get a court date.  We were awarded the eviction.  They have two weeks to leave.  If they do not, the sheriff will remove them.  Inherited tenants history of evictions.   Awarded judgment of $1750. 

Good Luck.

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