Illinois Abandoned property
What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Illinois?
No state statute setting a procedure for belongings a tenant leaves behind was found in 765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750. 735 ILCS 5/9-318 covers only crops on abandoned premises.
Verified Source: 765 ILCS 705, 710, 715, 721 and 750 · last checked 2026-10-22
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