Eviction Answer Additional Affirmative Defenses – Illinois Court

The Eviction Answer Additional Affirmative Defenses form is approved by the Illinois Supreme Court and is mandatory for use in all Illinois Courts. It is designed to allow defendants in an eviction case to present additional affirmative defenses beyond those included in the initial Eviction Answer, Defenses, and Counterclaims form.

This guide will help you complete the Eviction Answer Additional Affirmative Defense form accurately.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Header Information

   • State of Illinois, Circuit Court: This is pre-filled.

   • County: Enter the name of the county where the case was filed. This information can be found on the Eviction Complaint.

   • Plaintiffs: Enter the full names of the plaintiffs (landlord or owner) as listed on the Eviction Complaint. Use additional lines if there is more than one plaintiff.

   • Defendants: Enter the full names of the defendants (tenants or occupants) as listed on the Eviction Complaint. Use additional lines if there is more than one defendant.

   • Unknown Occupants: Check this box if it was checked on the Eviction Complaint to indicate the presence of unknown occupants.

   • Case Number: Enter the case number as listed on the Eviction Complaint.

   • Property Address: Enter the complete address of the property from which the plaintiff is seeking to evict you, including the unit number (if applicable), city, state, and zip code.

2. Additional Affirmative Defenses

   • In this section, you will list any additional defenses you have against the eviction that were not included in your initial answer. You can list multiple defenses, each with its supporting facts.

   • Other Affirmative Defense a:

     • Name of Affirmative Defense: Write the name or a brief description of your first additional affirmative defense.

     • Supporting Facts: Clearly state the facts that support this defense. Be specific and provide as much detail as possible.

   • Other Affirmative Defense b:

     • Name of Affirmative Defense: Write the name or a brief description of your second additional affirmative defense.

     • Supporting Facts: Clearly state the facts that support this defense. Be specific and provide as much detail as possible.

   • Other Affirmative Defense c:

     • Name of Affirmative Defense: Write the name or a brief description of your third additional affirmative defense.

     • Supporting Facts: Clearly state the facts that support this defense. Be specific and provide as much detail as possible.

   • Continue this pattern for any additional affirmative defenses you wish to include.

3. Final Steps

   • Print Form: Once you have completed the form, use the “Print Form” button to print a copy for submission.

   • Save Form: Use the “Save Form” button to save an electronic copy of your filled form.

   • Reset Form: If you need to start over, use the “Reset Form” button to clear all fields.

Additional Tips

• Accuracy is Key: Make sure all names and addresses are entered accurately as they appear on the Eviction Complaint.

• Detail Matters: Provide detailed and specific facts for each affirmative defense to strengthen your case.

• Consult Resources: For more information on possible defenses, visit ilao.info/eviction-defenses.

By following these steps, you will ensure that your “Eviction Answer Additional Affirmative Defenses” form is completed correctly and comprehensively.