An Illinois Petition To Grant Possession of Real Estate is a legal document that is filed in the state of Illinois by an individual, business or other entity that is seeking to obtain possession of a piece of real estate. The petition must be filed with the appropriate court and typically includes the parties involved in the transaction, a description of the property, the reason for the petition, the requested relief, and the legal basis for the petition. There are two types of Illinois Petition To Grant Possession of Real Estate: an eviction petition and a quiet title petition. An eviction petition is typically filed when a tenant has failed to pay rent, has violated the lease agreement, or has otherwise breached the terms of the lease. A quiet title petition is filed when there is a dispute regarding the ownership of a piece of real estate.