Illinois Summons In Forcible Entry and Detained is a legal document that is used by landlords or property owners to take back possession of their property when a tenant has not paid rent or has breached the terms of the lease or rental agreement. It is also used to evict tenants who are occupying the property illegally or without a valid lease or rental contract. There are two types of Illinois Summons In Forcible Entry and Detained. The first is the Summons for Forcible Entry and Detained, which is a court order that requires the tenant to appear in court. The landlord must serve the tenant with a copy of the Summons and the tenant must appear in court on the date specified in the Summons. The second type is the Summons to Answer for Forcible Entry and Detained, which is a court order that requires the tenant to answer questions in court regarding the landlord's claim for eviction. The Summons In Forcible Entry and Detained must be served on the tenant personally or through certified mail, with return receipt requested. The Summons must also contain a copy of the complaint and the date and time of the court appearance. The tenant has a specified amount of time to respond to the Summons, or they may face a default judgment in favor of the landlord.