HB1409 establishes a legal process for property owners to remove unauthorized occupants from residential premises.

HB1409 introduces a new legal process in Illinois to help property owners remove unauthorized occupants, often referred to as squatters, from residential properties. The bill defines "unauthorized person" as someone occupying a vacant property without the owner's consent. It allows property owners or their agents to file a complaint and verified motion for a mandatory injunction with the circuit court. If the court finds the occupant is unauthorized, it can issue an order for removal and mandate the sheriff to enforce it within 24 hours.

HB1409 establishes a legal process for property owners to remove unauthorized occupants from residential premises.

HB1409 introduces a new legal process in Illinois to help property owners remove unauthorized occupants, often referred to as squatters, from residential properties. The bill defines "unauthorized person" as someone occupying a vacant property without the owner's consent. It allows property owners or their agents to file a complaint and verified motion for a mandatory injunction with the circuit court. If the court finds the occupant is unauthorized, it can issue an order for removal and mandate the sheriff to enforce it within 24 hours.