Cal. Civ. Code § 9-109.7
Stay of enforcement; drug related action. An eviction order entered in an action brought by a lessor or lessor's assignee, if the action was brought as a result of a lessor or lessor's assignee declaring a lease void pursuant to Section 11 of the Controlled Substance and Cannabis Nuisance Act, may not be stayed for any period in excess of 7 days by the court. Thereafter the plaintiff shall be entitled to re-enter the premises immediately. The sheriff or other lawfully deputized officers shall execute an order entered pursuant to this Section within 7 days of its entry, or within 7 days of the expiration of a stay of judgment, if one is entered
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Stay of enforcement; drug related action. An eviction order entered in an action brought by a lessor or lessor's assignee, if the action was brought as a result of a lessor or lessor's assignee declaring a lease void pursuant to Section 11 of the Controlled Substance and Cannabis Nuisance Act, may not be stayed for any period in excess of 7 days by the court. Thereafter the plaintiff shall be entitled to re-enter the premises immediately. The sheriff or other lawfully deputized officers shall execute an order entered pursuant to this Section within 7 days of its entry, or within 7 days of the expiration of a stay of judgment, if one is entered.
Under 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5 § 9-109.7, when a landlord voids a lease under the Controlled Substance and Cannabis Nuisance Act and obtains an eviction order, a court cannot delay enforcement of that order for more than 7 days. Once any permitted stay expires, the landlord is entitled to re-enter the property immediately. Law enforcement officers — such as a sheriff — are required to carry out the eviction order within 7 days of its issuance or within 7 days after any stay period ends.
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Under 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5 § 9-109.7, operators who have declared a lease void due to drug-related nuisance activity and obtained an eviction order can generally expect that courts will not delay enforcement beyond 7 days. A compliant operator coordinates with the sheriff or other authorized officers to ensure the order is executed within the statutory window. Keeping documentation of the lease-voiding action and the eviction order entry date helps operators track the applicable deadlines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5 § 9-109.7 significantly limits a court's ability to delay enforcement of an eviction order when the underlying action stems from a lease voided under the Controlled Substance and Cannabis Nuisance Act — the maximum stay a court may grant is 7 days. Tenants facing this type of eviction action may wish to understand how this compressed timeline affects any available defenses, including whether the lease-voiding declaration itself was properly made under the referenced Act. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Illinois eviction law can help a tenant understand what options, if any, remain within this narrow timeframe.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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