Cal. Civ. Code § 9-302
Filing of distress warrant with inventory. The person making such distress shall immediately file with the clerk of the circuit court a copy of the distress warrant, together with an inventory of the property levied upon
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Filing of distress warrant with inventory. The person making such distress shall immediately file with the clerk of the circuit court a copy of the distress warrant, together with an inventory of the property levied upon.
Under 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5 § 9-302, when a distress for rent is executed — meaning a landlord or authorized party seizes a tenant's property as security for unpaid rent — the person who carried out that seizure must promptly file two documents with the circuit court clerk: a copy of the distress warrant itself and an itemized inventory of the property that was taken. This filing requirement creates an immediate court record of the seizure and its scope. The rule applies as soon as the distress action is carried out, leaving no grace period for delayed filing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who pursue a distress for rent action in Illinois under 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5 § 9-302 are generally expected to ensure that the distress warrant copy and a complete inventory of all levied property are filed with the circuit court clerk without delay after the distress is executed. Operators who use this remedy typically maintain careful documentation of every item seized so the inventory filed with the court is accurate and complete. Failure to comply with this immediate filing requirement can create procedural complications in the distress proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5 § 9-302, tenants whose property has been seized through a distress for rent action have the right to expect that a copy of the distress warrant and an inventory of the seized property were filed with the circuit court clerk immediately after the seizure. If those documents were not filed promptly, that procedural failure may be relevant to the validity of the distress action and could potentially be raised as a defense in court proceedings. Tenants in this situation may benefit from reviewing the court record, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or seeking guidance from a legal aid provider familiar with Illinois landlord-tenant law.
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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