Can I do anything to protect my right to evict a tenant, even before he moves in?
Yes. Carefully drafting of your lease can increase your chances of successfully managing your tenants. Include the crime free addendum in your lease. Make it clear that drug use on the property will not be tolerated. This Illinois Supreme Court has stated that an owner can evict a tenant whose guests violate the leasing rules.

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1. When should I consider evicting a tenant?
2. Can I evict a tenant for dealing drugs or engaging in illegal activity inside his unit?
3. Do I need an attorney?
4. Do I need to serve any notices on a tenant before I actually start court proceedings?
5. How do I serve these notices?
6. Now that I have made the decision that I need to have a tenant leave, what are the basic steps for evicting a tenant for non compliance with a lease?
7. What forms does a landlord need to have in dealing with eviction actions?
8. Which courthouse do I have to use when I want to file an eviction action?
9. How do I actually file the case once I get to the courthouse?
10. What should I bring to Court?
11. What happens after I am awarded an Order of Possession by the Judge?
12. Can I do anything to protect my right to evict a tenant, even before he moves in?