Just cause eviction rules in Aurora, IL — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Aurora has no local just cause eviction ordinance. Evictions follow Illinois Forcible Entry and Detainer Act (735 ILCS 5/9). Landlords may terminate month-to-month leases with 30-day notice. Retaliatory eviction is prohibited under state law.
Aurora does not have a local just cause eviction ordinance. Evictions follow the Illinois Forcible Entry and Detainer Act (735 ILCS 5/9). For non-payment of rent, landlords must provide a 5-day notice to pay or vacate. For lease violations, a 10-day cure notice is typically required. Month-to-month tenancies may be terminated with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory eviction is prohibited under the Illinois Retaliatory Eviction Act. The Kane County Circuit Court handles eviction proceedings. Aurora's rental licensing program adds some tenant protections through habitability standards.
Self-help eviction (lockouts, utility shutoffs): illegal under IL law. Retaliatory eviction: tenant may raise as defense.
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