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Much of foreclosure is governed by state law. Here you can find the specific laws that apply to foreclosure in Illinois, including a summary of Illinois foreclosure procedures, articles on foreclosure avoidance mediation programs, and more.

Foreclosure Law in Illinois

Summary of Illinois Foreclosure Laws
Here are some of the most important features of Illinois foreclosure law.
Illinois Foreclosure Laws and Procedures
Learn about the steps in the Illinois foreclosure process and your rights at various points along the way.
New Illinois Foreclosure Rules
New foreclosure rules in Illinois are designed to better protect homeowners in foreclosure.
Faster Foreclosure of Abandoned Homes in Illinois
A new Illinois law will fast-track the foreclosure of abandoned homes.
Deficiency Judgments After Foreclosure in Illinois
You might owe your mortgage lender money after an Illinois foreclosure if it gets a deficiency judgment against you.

Help for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in Illinois

Foreclosure Mediation Programs in Illinois
Two counties in Illinois, Cook and Will, have foreclosure mediation programs to assist borrowers in working out a solution with their mortgage lender.
Illinois Hardest Hit Program
The Illinois Hardest Hit Program provides mortgage payment assistance to struggling homeowners who are, or were, unemployed or underemployed.

Illinois Tenants Caught in Foreclosure

Illinois Renters Caught in Foreclosure: What Are Your Rights?
A new Illinois law allows a tenant whose landlord has lost the rental house through foreclosure to stay in the home longer.