🌿 Illinois Eviction Complaint — Forcible Entry & Detainer
Illinois FED Complaint — Circuit Court Filing
FILE ONLY AFTER NOTICE EXPIRES: The Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) complaint is filed in Illinois Circuit Court to begin the formal eviction process under 735 ILCS 5/9-101 et seq. You must serve a proper notice and wait for the full notice period to expire before filing. File in the Circuit Court of the county where the property is located.
📋 Court Information
👔 Plaintiff (Landlord)
👤 Defendant (Tenant)
🏠 Rental Property
📄 Grounds for Eviction
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The Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) complaint under 735 ILCS 5/9-101 is the court document that begins the formal eviction process in Illinois Circuit Court. File in the county where the property is located after the applicable notice period has expired.
Illinois FED Filing Steps
- Serve proper notice and wait for full notice period to expire
- File FED complaint at Circuit Court with filing fee (varies by county)
- Court issues summons; sheriff serves defendant
- Hearing typically 7–14 days after service
- If landlord wins: Order of Possession issued; sheriff executes if needed
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. Illinois FED court procedures are technical and errors result in dismissal. Many counties have their own forms — check your Circuit Court before filing. Consultation with a qualified Illinois eviction attorney is strongly recommended.
