Cal. Civ. Code § 11
Provisions of mobile home park leases. Any lease hereafter executed or currently existing between an owner and tenant in a mobile home park in this State shall also contain, or shall be made to contain, the following covenants binding the owner at all times during the term of the lease to:
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Provisions of mobile home park leases. Any lease hereafter executed or currently existing between an owner and tenant in a mobile home park in this State shall also contain, or shall be made to contain, the following covenants binding the owner at all times during the term of the lease to: (a) identify to each tenant prior to his occupancy the lot area for which he will be responsible; (b) keep all exterior property areas not in the possession of a tenant, but part of the mobile home park property, free from the species of weeds and plant growth which are generally noxious or detrimental to the health of the tenants; (c) maintain all electrical, plumbing, gas or other utilities provided by him in good working condition with the exception of emergencies after which repairs must be completed within a reasonable period of time; (d) maintain all subsurface water and sewage lines and connections in good working order; (e) respect the privacy of the tenants and if only the lot is rented, agree not to enter the mobile home without the permission of the mobile home owner, and if the mobile home is the property of the park owner, to enter only after due notice to the tenant, provided, the park owner or his representative may enter without notice in emergencies; (f) maintain all roads within the mobile home park in good condition; (g) include a statement of all services and facilities which are to be provided by the park owner for the tenant, e.g. lawn maintenance, snow removal, garbage or solid waste disposal, recreation building, community hall, swimming pool, golf course, laundromat, etc.; (h) disclose the full names and addresses of all individuals in whom all or part of the legal or equitable title to the mobile home park is vested, or the name and address of the owners' designated agent; (i) provide a custodian's office and furnish each tenant with the name, address and telephone number of the custodian and designated office.
Section 11 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 sets out a list of mandatory covenants that must appear in every mobile home park lease in Illinois, whether newly signed or already in effect. These covenants require the park owner to maintain common areas, utilities, roads, and subsurface infrastructure; to respect tenant privacy and limit entry into mobile homes; and to clearly disclose ownership information, available services, lot boundaries, and custodian contact details. The provision applies automatically to all covered leases, meaning its protections exist regardless of whether the written lease document explicitly includes them.
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Operators of Illinois mobile home parks subject to 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 11 are generally expected to ensure that every lease — existing or new — reflects all nine enumerated covenants. Compliant operators typically document lot boundaries in writing before a tenant moves in, maintain a current list of all services and facilities provided, keep utilities and infrastructure in good working order, and make custodian contact information readily available to residents. Ownership disclosure obligations under this section mean that the full legal names and addresses of all title holders, or a designated agent, should be accessible to tenants throughout the lease term.
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Illinois mobile home park tenants are entitled under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 11 to have the covenants described in this provision treated as part of their lease, even if the written document omits them. These rights include privacy protections limiting when and how a park owner may enter a mobile home, the right to know who owns the park and how to reach the on-site custodian, and the right to functioning utilities and well-maintained roads and common areas. Tenants who believe these covenants are being violated may consider raising the violation as a defense in any related legal proceeding, filing a complaint with a local housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Illinois mobile home park law for general information about available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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