The Court has full power to enforce any order entered pursuant to this Article by contempt process or by such other order as may be appropriate.
15-1102.Enforcement.
Article XV. Mortgage Foreclosure · Part 11. General Provisions · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceThis section gives the court full power to enforce any order it enters under Article XV, whether through contempt proceedings or any other order the situation calls for.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/15-1102
Plain-English Summary
Section 15-1102 backs every order a court issues during a foreclosure with an enforcement mechanism. If a party ignores an order, say a receivership order, a possession order, or a discovery directive, the court can use its contempt power or fashion another appropriate order to compel compliance.
The section does not list specific remedies or procedures for contempt; it confirms the court has “full power” to enforce what it has already ordered. That breadth matters in foreclosure cases, where orders often direct non-parties, such as occupants or mortgagors who no longer actively litigate, to do or refrain from doing something.
This enforcement authority works alongside Section 15-1103's continuing jurisdiction: the court's power to enforce its orders lasts as long as its jurisdiction over the case does, which Section 15-1103 says is the entire pendency of the foreclosure and beyond, until every matter arising from it is resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tools can a court use to enforce a foreclosure order under this section?
The statute names contempt process and “such other order as may be appropriate,” giving the court flexibility beyond a fixed list of remedies.
Does this power apply to every order entered in the case?
The text refers to “any order entered pursuant to this Article,” so it covers orders issued at any stage of a foreclosure proceeding.
Can the court hold someone in contempt for disobeying a foreclosure order?
Yes. Contempt process is one of the two enforcement routes the section names.
Does Section 15-1102 apply to non-parties like occupants?
The section is not limited to parties; it authorizes enforcement of any order entered under the Article, which can include orders directed at occupants or other persons connected to the property.
How does this section relate to the court's jurisdiction over a foreclosure case?
Section 15-1103 keeps the court's authority alive for the entire foreclosure and everything arising from it, and Section 15-1102 supplies the enforcement power that makes that continuing authority meaningful.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 84-1462.)
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