When a landlord gets an eviction judgement, how can she go about collecting back rent and court costs?
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July 15th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Google landlord tenant laws in your state. In most states the landlord is limited to the security deposit. However if damages exceed normal wear and tear and the security deposit won’t cover the repairs, the landlord can go t court for a judgment.
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July 16th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Go to Chicago’s court system home page and see what the laws are for the state.
July 17th, 2009 at 10:34 am
You have to work out some kind of payment plan with them, and it’s up to them to collect. It can take forever, it depends on how set they are on getting that money. The judgement will be on your friends credit, so it’s best to pay it as soon as possible. Eventually, if it’s not paid the landlord has the right to take her back to court and she can be held in contempt. I live in a suburb of Chicago…
July 17th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
It depends on the judge. Most will require you to use a collection agency for one year, after that they will give you an order so that you can garnish their wages and income tax returns. Other judges will let you garnish right away, especially if the renter is a serious dead beat and obviously will never pay their own bills willingly.
July 18th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Your “friend” has pertinent details, but the original judgement should allow for full payment of the debt plus costs. After the tenant is out he goes to small claims court and sue if the tenant doesn’t voluntarily pay. Then he garnishes paychecks and siezes bank account and/or property.