Property Management

In Illinois, the 'forcible entry and detainer' action is the legal process used by a landlord to:

AForce a tenant to pay security deposits
BEvict a tenant who has not vacated after receiving proper notice or who has materially violated the lease✓ Correct
CEnter a tenant's unit without notice for emergency repairs
DIncrease rent above the amount specified in the lease

Explanation

A forcible entry and detainer (FED) action is Illinois's legal eviction proceeding. After proper notice (5-day notice for non-payment, 10-day notice for lease violations, 30-day notice for month-to-month termination), if the tenant does not vacate or cure the violation, the landlord files an FED lawsuit in circuit court.

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