Any person entitled to redeem may redeem the whole or any part of the premises sold, in like distinct parcels or quantities in which the same were sold.
12-138.Redemptions of parts as sold.
Article XII. Judgments - Enforcement · Part 1. In General · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceSection 12-138 lets anyone entitled to redeem property sold under a judgment redeem the whole parcel or only distinct parts of it, so long as those parts match the parcels or quantities in which the property was sold.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/12-138
Plain-English Summary
This section doesn't create a redemption right of its own; it shapes how an existing right may be exercised. Anyone who otherwise qualifies to redeem under the surrounding sections may redeem the whole of the sold premises, or only part of them.
The limit is that any partial redemption has to follow the same distinct parcels or quantities in which the property was sold in the first place. A redeeming party can't carve the property into new divisions that don't match how the officer sold it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone redeem only part of the property sold under a judgment?
Yes, the whole or any part may be redeemed.
Does Section 12-138 create a new redemption right?
No, it describes how an existing redemption right may be divided when exercised.
Who benefits from this rule?
Anyone entitled to redeem under the other sections in Part 1 of Article XII.
Must the redeemed parcels match how the property was sold?
Yes, redemption must follow the same distinct parcels or quantities in which the premises were sold.
Does this section address paying only part of the redemption money owed?
No, it addresses dividing the property by parcel, not splitting the payment for a single parcel.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Illinois Compiled Statutes, published by the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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