Property Management
Under the Illinois Forcible Entry and Detainer Act, how must a landlord legally remove a tenant who refuses to vacate?
AThe landlord can change the locks after providing 24-hour notice
BThe landlord must file a court action and obtain a court order for possession✓ Correct
CThe landlord can remove the tenant's belongings and change the locks immediately after lease expiration
DThe landlord must contact IDFPR to initiate removal proceedings
Explanation
Illinois law strictly prohibits self-help evictions (changing locks, removing belongings). A landlord must follow the legal eviction process: provide proper notice, file a complaint in court, attend a hearing, obtain a court order (judgment for possession), and use the sheriff to enforce the order. The Illinois Forcible Entry and Detainer Act governs this process.
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