In court-decided eviction outcomes for Round Lake Park, IL, tenants prevail in roughly 36.2% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
114d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Round Lake Park, IL until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 114 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$5.7–14.4k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Round Lake Park, IL costs landlords $5,681 to $14,380 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$1,402
30% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Round Lake Park, IL is $1,402 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 30% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
12.6%
of households
12.6% of occupied housing units in Round Lake Park, IL are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
11.5%
8.4% unemp.
11.5% of Round Lake Park, IL residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 8.4%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
Dem margin +20.8% (2024)
6.6
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
6.6
State political climate
Illinois legislature & governorship
5.2
Economic stress
11.5% poverty · 8.4% unemp.
7.1
Supply constraint
$1,402 average · 12.6% renters
5.6
Rent Control risk
29.6% of income on rent
6.6
Eviction process difficulty
114 days filing → judgment
5.2
Tenant organizing strength
12.6% renters
3.4
Housing court bias
County bench composition
6.2
Geographic context
Risk heat across Round Lake Park and the region
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How Round Lake Park compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Lake County
Very High
#5of 53 cities
#5 of 53 cities in Lake County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Illinois
Very High
#115of 1,456 cities
#115 of 1,456 cities in Illinois for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
4.7
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 4.7/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+2.6 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
114d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $1,402/mo. A contested eviction takes 114 days and costs $5,681–$14,380 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
12.6%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 7,919 residents, 12.6% rent. 30% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 11.5% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
6.6
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 6.6 and 6.6 (Dem margin +20.8% (2024)). State climate at 5.2, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
5.2
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 5.2/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 5.2, housing court bias 6.2, rent-control risk 6.6. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +0.2 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
7.1
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 7.1. Supply constraint: 5.6. The numbers behind those: 11.5% poverty, 8.4% unemployment, 30% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Round Lake Park sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Round Lake Park · 114d · ~$10.0k all-in ($88/day) · score 4.7National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Round Lake Park, Illinois, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 4.7/10 (MODERATE tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Round Lake Park is a city of 7,919 residents where 12.6% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 29.6% of income on rent. At an average rent of $1,402/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Round Lake Park eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 5.2/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Round Lake Park closes 114 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Round Lake Park's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 6.2/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Round Lake Park runs $5,681 to $14,380 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 114 days of typical timeline and $1,402/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 3.4/10 in Round Lake Park, and the city carries meaningful rent control exposure (6.6/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Illinois, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Round Lake Park: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a MODERATE tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Illinois's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $14,380 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Round Lake Park
Trap · 24.1 POINTS
Politically, Lake County voted Democratic by 24.1 points in 2020, a baseline that correlates with tenant-protective legislative pressure. Combined with 29.6% rent-to-income ratio, expect baseline enforcement of ILCS preemption + Chicago RLTO.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What is the biggest risk for landlords in Round Lake Park?
The biggest risk is the combination of high eviction costs ($5,681-$14,380) and a long timeline (114 days). Lost rent during this period is substantial. Economic stress in the area (sub-score 7.1) also indicates a higher likelihood of tenants struggling to pay.
Q2
Can I refuse a tenant with a Section 8 voucher in Round Lake Park?
No. Illinois has statewide source-of-income protection. You cannot refuse a tenant solely because they use a Section 8 voucher or other rental assistance. You must apply your screening criteria equally to all applicants.
Q3
How soon can I change the locks if a tenant moves out?
Once a tenant has fully vacated the property and returned the keys, or if a sheriff's lockout has been executed, you can change the locks. Do not change locks before either of these events, even if you suspect they've abandoned the property, without first consulting an attorney.
Q4
What if my tenant damages the property beyond the security deposit amount?
If the damages exceed the security deposit, you can sue the tenant in small claims court for the difference. Document all damages with photos and repair estimates. This often happens after the eviction process is complete.
Q5
Should I use a property manager in Round Lake Park?
For landlords with 1-2 units, self-management is common. However, with Round Lake Park's 5.7/10 eviction risk and long timelines, a good property manager can be invaluable. They handle notices, screenings, and tenant communication, often reducing the likelihood of eviction and streamlining the process if one becomes necessary.
Q6
What if a tenant tries to pay rent after the 5-day notice expires but before I file in court?
It's tricky. If you accept the full payment, you typically void the 5-day notice and would have to issue a new one if they fall behind again. If you only accept partial payment, it can also complicate things significantly. Generally, once the notice is served, if payment isn't made in full, proceed with filing. Consult your attorney for specific guidance in this situation.
A 4.7/10 places Round Lake Park in the 94th percentile of Illinois cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has risen sharply since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
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