Illinois Eviction record sealing
Eviction record sealing in Illinois
A court may seal an eviction file if the landlord's case was sufficiently without basis in fact or law and sealing is clearly in the interests of justice. Sealing is mandatory for certain cases, including those dismissed under § 9-106 and those brought under § 9-207.5.
Verified Source: 735 ILCS 5/9-121 · last checked 2026-10-23
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