Illinois § 9-202
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-202.
Wilfully holding over. If any tenant or any person who is in or comes into possession of any lands, tenements or hereditaments, by, from or under, or by collusion with the tenant, wilfully holds over any lands, tenements or hereditaments, after the expiration of his or her term or terms, and after demand made in writing, for the possession thereof, by his or her landlord, or the person to whom the remainder or reversion of such lands, tenements or hereditaments belongs, the person so holding over, shall, for the time the landlord or rightful owner is so kept out of possession, pay to the person so kept out of possession, or his or her legal representatives, at the rate of double the yearly value of the lands, tenements or hereditaments so detained to be recovered by a civil action. (Source: P.A. 83-707.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9-202
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-202 cover?
Section 9-202 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 9-202?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 9-202 apply to my situation?
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