All Forum Posts by: Patrick Moore

First off, let me begin by saying evictions in cook county are the worst... 

This is my first rental. It's a 3 flat on the southside of Chicago and I live in one of the units(House hacking it).  

I filed the eviction, completed everything, and the judge granted us possession. 

Then the tenant came up with some sob story and managed to schedule another court date. He fed the judge another sob story and managed to get a 4 week extension. It's been 7 weeks since we got the order of possession and he received his extension.  

He started moving his belongings out eventually, slowly. Now I haven't seen him at the property in over 10 days. There is not much left in the unit but there is some things like a fish tank, mattress, and loads of garbage. I sent the tenant a text about 10 days ago asking if he was done moving his belongings out. Surprise, he hasn't responded. 

At what point is it legal for me to change the locks and start cleaning the place up so I can start to recoup my losses. I haven't received rent from the unit since July! I can't wait to get this property back into the cash flowing side of things.   

Do I have to wait for the Sheriff to come before I can change the locks and remove the rest of his belongings? Can I just move his crap to the front/backyard and tell him he's got 24 hours to collect his belongings and then pitch it all. 

Yes I mean cook county Illinois.

Thank you Deanna McCormick ! I appreciate your words of wisdom! I will post a pay or vacate today.

So my basement tenant, which I inherited, is now one month behind. He's been late almost every month since I closed on the prop. He is on a m2m lease. He does pay his late fees but he's never been a whole month late.

I think it's time to give him the boot.

The prop is in cook county.

My question is this:

How do I get rid of my tenant the quickest and easiest way? Should I try a cash for keys thing? Should I just give him a pay or vacate and give him 10 days?

Any help or insight is greatly appreciated!!

I want to try mailers or even knocking on the doors of some of the 3 flats near me. Just to find out the owners. Then hopefully gain contact and see if a deal can be had.

Nice work!

Edward Pluchar

Thanks Jerry Ellis I'll be sure to ask for those docs!

Hi everyone! This weekend I am going to look at 3 properties. 2 of which are the same owner. She owns 5+ properties in the area I am focusing on. I am compiling a list of questions to ask this owner and I figured I'd ask the BP Community for ideas on what to ask this owner. I'm going to ask her if she is willing to do seller financing so if you have any other supporting questions regarding seller financing that would be great! Thank you for all your help!

I'm also looking at the REI property in Kankakee. Maybe we can help each other out.