ID S1120

Revises the definition of forcible detainer in Section 6-302 to remove the "nighttime" requirement and clarifies that an occupant need not have an inhabited property to qualify for protection, only peaceable possession within 5 days preceding unlawful entry.

Establishes separate procedures for forcible detainer actions versus standard eviction actions, requiring trials within 72 hours for forcible detainer cases (versus 12 days for standard possession actions) with 24-hour notice to defendants.

Requires property owners filing forcible detainer actions to file a verified complaint stating they have never entered into a lease or similar agreement with the defendant.

Creates liability for treble damages (three times actual damages) against property owners who file forcible detainer actions when a landlord-tenant relationship actually existed with the defendant or when filed in bad faith.

Adds forcible detainer actions to the list of cases that may result in treble damages judgments under Section 6-317.