Lake County Eviction Process

Facing or initiating an eviction in Lake County can be complex due to specific local procedures. At EV Has, LLC, we specialize in providing comprehensive legal support tailored to Lake County’s eviction laws, ensuring your eviction process is conducted smoothly and lawfully.

• Notice Requirements: The eviction process in Lake County starts with serving a proper Landlord/Tenant notice. Depending on the reason for eviction, this could be a 5-day notice for non-payment of rent or a 10-day notice for lease violations.

• Types of Eviction Notices in Lake County
  • 5-Day Notice: This notice is used primarily for non-payment of rent. It informs the tenant that they have five days to pay the rent in full or vacate the premises. Failure to comply allows the landlord to proceed with filing for eviction.
  • 10-Day Notice: Employed when there is a lease violation (e.g., unauthorized pets in a no-pet property). The tenant has ten days to remedy the violation or face legal eviction proceedings.
  • 30-Day Notice: Applicable in situations where the landlord wishes not to renew a month-to-month lease or at the end of a term lease without renewal. This notice provides the tenant 30 days to vacate the property.

• Filing the Eviction Suit: Once the notice period has expired without compliance from the tenant, the next step is to file an eviction suit. This involves submitting the necessary documentation to the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office. The documents must be e-filed as Lake County requires electronic submissions for all civil filings.
• Court Proceedings and Sheriff’s Enforcement: After filing, the case will proceed to court where the eviction will be reviewed and adjudicated. If the eviction is granted, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for enforcing the eviction. It is important to coordinate with them to understand the timing and procedures for the actual eviction.