Sheriff – Page 4 – Chicago Evictions

Quick Update on Sheriff Timing

August 30, 2012 by Richard Magnone

Recent anecdotal evidence seems to suggest that the Cook County Sheriff is running “about” five weeks to enforce an Order for Possession for a Chicago eviction. While we can’t guarantee that this is the time for all districts in Cook County, we like to report on “random” eviction placements now and then. Any eviction might … Read more

Quick note: Cook County Sheriff speed

January 27, 2012 by Richard Magnone

Right now, based on anecdotal experience, the Cook County Sheriff seems to be taking around four to six weeks to come out to enforce an order to evict a tenant. Frankly, for January and compared to previous years, that’s pretty spectacular.

Sovereign citizen defense fails in McHenry County criminal trespass after eviction case

January 9, 2012 by Richard Magnone

An article in the Daily Herald describes a McHenry County man who now faces jail time for moving back into the real estate he occupied before being evicted. According to the article, a jury found the man guilty of criminal trespass. He will be sentenced soon and faces “up to 364 days in jail, up to two years probation, and a maximum $2,500 fine.”

Chicagoland landlord tenant holiday wish list

December 22, 2011 by Richard Magnone

Were you landlords naughty or nice this year? How about your tenants? As it is the holiday season, I have made up a list of five presents that “nice” Chicagoland landlords should ask for for the coming year.

Winter eviction moratorium set

December 13, 2011 by Richard Magnone

As expected, the Cook County Sheriff will not be enforcing orders for possession to evict any tenants from December 19, 2011 to January 2, 2012. After this coming Friday, tenants will have a 17 day reprieve from being evicted. However, this does NOT mean that the courts or closed or that eviction cases are not … Read more

Cook County Sheriff outpacing DuPage County Sheriff

November 21, 2011 by Richard Magnone

Based on anecdotal evidence, it looks like the Cook County Sheriff is currently evicting tenants sooner than the DuPage County Sheriff. Bravo Sheriff Dart. Hopefully, this will keep up. By the way, be on the lookout for a post soon about DuPage County eviction procedures. Have a good holiday!

Cook County Sheriff moving swiftly

November 1, 2011 by Richard Magnone

Based on anecdotal evidence, some Cook County eviction orders are being executed by the Sheriff in as little as two to three weeks. This is quite good news for residential lessors prior to the customary winter slowdown.

Cook County Sheriff eviction enforcement procedures can be confusing and difficult

October 17, 2011 by Richard Magnone

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s distaste for the enforcement of possession orders is well documented when it comes to foreclosure-related evictions. Whether intentional or not, the Sheriff’s office has instituted a number of policies that make life difficult for landlords seeking the enforcement of their eviction orders. I have reported here that the smallest “scratch out” on an Order for Possession, unless accompanied by a judge’s initials, will result in the Sheriff’s refusal to enforce the eviction order.

Can’t find your tenant? Maybe they are in Jail

September 26, 2011 by Richard Magnone

All sorts of difficulties can arise when a landlord cannot find a tenant. One day, I will write on the difficulties of abandonment of property the many issues it creates. In short though, abandonment issues, especially in CRLTO covered tenancies, require more caution than the plain code of the CRLTO might suggest and landlords who mistakenly take back a property that they deem abandoned can find themselves in a real legal mess of wrongful eviction claims. When a tenant can’t be found, a myriad of notice and service issues must be analyzed. One possible explanation for a tenant’s absence is that the tenant might be in jail. Here are a couple of links where landlords can search to see if their tenants are in jail.

Cook County Sheriff issues another revised disclosure form

August 18, 2011 by Richard Magnone

I have previously discussed the form that must be filed with the Cook County Sheriff when an order for possession is placed with his office for enforcement. For whatever reason, the form has been slightly amended. More after the break.

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