Eviction in Cook County of ILLINOIS for delinquency rent

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Eviction in Cook County of ILLINOIS for delinquency rent

Bhavin Gandhi
Member since 2020 · 3 posts · 0 votes

Hello all, I've a rental property in the Cook County of Illinois and tenant is not paying rent at all for last 5 month with out any payment plan in place. Delinquency in the rent amount is now turning into a snow ball of deep financial hardship. I'm looking for recommendation in legal process of eviction and/or guidance in resolving this critical situation. Sincerely...

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Paul De Luca
Real Estate Agent · Chicago, IL · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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The tenant hasn't been paying rent at all for the last five months and you haven't consulted with an attorney already?!

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  • Paul De Luca
    Real Estate Agent · Chicago, IL · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    6y

    The tenant hasn't been paying rent at all for the last five months and you haven't consulted with an attorney already?!

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  • Scott Swanson
    Member since 2020 · 92 posts · 39 votes
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    You're pretty much out of luck. They're not doing evictions unless it's special circumstances. But not paying the rent isn't one of them!

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  • Jonathan KlemmBusiness Member
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    Contractor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Bhavin Gandhi - You need to get a hold of your tenant and figure out exactly what the situation is.  I think it's always best to provide some options in a case like this.

    See if they can make partial payments?  Or maybe you could wrap the unpaid rent to the end.

    But like others said, if you already waited 5 months you are in a much trickier situation.  Tenants are people too so you should treat them like it and figure out how to

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  • Bhavin Gandhi
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    Member since 2020 · 3 posts · 0 votes
    6y

    As Scott said, not paying rent isn't the eviction reason for Cook County! Not sure about the other county at the moment. I've contacted attorney earlier but tenant's awareness of eviction moratorium has completely removed fear of loosing housing, that cause deep financial hardship to landlord like me. I've heard rumors of extending eviction moratorium till Jan, 2021. 

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  • Bhavin Gandhi
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    Member since 2020 · 3 posts · 0 votes
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    Any program or any assistance program would you recommend in this case? or Tenant to apply for rent assistance!

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  • Aaron ZimmermanBusiness Member
    Accountant · Chicago, IL · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Bhavin Gandhi Unfortunately you missed the boat for renter assistance. There were $5k grants for those that are behind on their rent. It definitely is not a guarantee to get that but would have been an option. I don't have any other programs at this time. 

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