Agreed Settlement Order with Status Date (Defendants Will Move)

The Agreed Settlement Order with Status Date (Defendants Will Move) form is utilized in the Illinois Circuit Court system and is mandated for use by the Illinois Supreme Court. It outlines the terms of an agreed settlement between a plaintiff (typically a landlord or property owner) and defendants (usually tenants or occupants) regarding an eviction case. This form ensures that both parties agree on the terms of the settlement and that the court is informed about the agreed conditions and next steps.

This guide will help you complete this form correctly. Follow the steps below to ensure all necessary information is provided.

1. Court Information

• County: Enter the name of the county where the case was filed.

• Case Number: Enter the case number provided by the Circuit Clerk.

2. Parties Information

• Plaintiff: Enter the full name(s) of the plaintiff(s) (e.g., the landlord or property owner).

• Defendants: Enter the full name(s) of the defendant(s) (e.g., the tenants or occupants).

• Unknown Occupants: Check this box if the Eviction Complaint included unknown occupants.

3. Court Appearance Details

• Reason for Court Date: Check the appropriate box to indicate why the case was in court (Trial, Hearing on Motion, Status, Other).

4. Attendance

• People in Court: Check all applicable boxes to indicate who was present at the court date (Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s lawyer, Defendants, Defendants’ lawyer, Other).

5. Agreed Move-Out Date

• Move-Out Date and Time: Specify the date and time by which the defendants must move out. Indicate whether it is a.m. or p.m.

• Additional Requirements: Check the relevant boxes and provide details if the defendants must return the keys and notify the plaintiff of the move-out by phone, text, or email.

6. Payment Agreement

• Agreed Amount: Enter the total amount that the defendants agree to pay for past due rent, assessments, court costs, etc.

• Payment Schedule

  • Check the appropriate box (monthly, every two weeks, every week) for the payment frequency.

  • Enter the start date and the end date for the payments.

  • If a one-time payment is agreed upon, check the box and enter the date by which the total amount must be paid.

7. Follow-Up Court Date

• Next Court Date: Enter the date, time, and courtroom number for the follow-up court date to confirm the defendants’ move-out and payment compliance.

8. Dismissal Conditions

• Conditions for Dismissal

  • If the defendants have moved out and paid the agreed amount, the case will be dismissed with prejudice, allowing the plaintiff to re-enter the property.

  • If there is a remaining balance, specify which defendants the Judgment for Money Only in Eviction Case applies to.

9. Violation of Terms

• Eviction Order

  • If the defendants violate the terms, indicate whether the eviction order can be enforced immediately or after a specified number of days.

  • Money Judgment: Check the relevant boxes for the agreed amount minus any payments made, or for all rent/assessments due and court costs.

10. Additional Agreed Terms

• Other Agreed Terms: Provide any other agreed-upon terms in this section.

11. Request to Seal Court File

• Sealing the Court File: Check the box if the parties agree to ask the judge to remove the eviction court file from the public record.

12. Judge’s Findings and Orders

• Judge’s Section: Do not complete this section. It is for the judge to record findings and orders, including decisions on sealing the file and scheduling further court dates if necessary.

13. Signatures

• Signatures: All parties or their lawyers who agree to the order must sign the form.

• Contact Information: Provide the name, address, telephone number, email, and attorney number (if any) of the person completing the order.

Final Steps

• Ensure all required fields are completed accurately.

• Review the form for any missing information.

• Submit the form to the appropriate court as instructed.

Following these steps will help you accurately complete the “Agreed Settlement Order with Status Date (Defendants Will Move)” form, ensuring a clear and enforceable settlement agreement.