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âNoticeâ (CC BY 2.0) by rentalrealities. The total cost for filing a tenant eviction can range anywhere from $350 to do it yourself to as much as $2,000+ if you bring a lawyer in. This wonât include the additional costs such as lost rent, repairs, cleaning fees and other additional fees mentioned below.
1 Lawyers typically charge $200-$400 an hour to handle an eviction, but may quote a flat fee after meeting with you and going over the circumstances of your case. 2  An Illinois lawyer estimates that legal fees for a standard (uncontested) eviction run about $500-$600.