Cal. Civ. Code § 13
Tenant's Duties. The tenant shall agree at all times during the tenancy to:
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Tenant's Duties. The tenant shall agree at all times during the tenancy to: (a) Keep the mobile home unit, if he rents such, or the exterior premises if he rents a lot, in a clean and sanitary condition, free of garbage and rubbish; (b) Refrain from the storage of any inoperable motor vehicle; (c) Refrain from washing all vehicles except at an area designated by park management; (d) Refrain from performing any major repairs of motor vehicles at any time; (e) Refrain from the storage of any icebox, stove, building material, furniture or similar items on the exterior premises; (f) Keep the supplied basic facilities, including plumbing fixtures, cooking and refrigeration equipment and electrical fixtures in a leased mobile home unit in a clean and sanitary condition and be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation; (g) Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person to do so; (h) Conduct himself and require other persons on the premises with his consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not affect or disturb his neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the premises; (i) Abide by all the rules or regulations concerning the use, occupation and maintenance of the premises; and (j) Abide by any reasonable rules for guest parking which are clearly stated.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 13, tenants in mobile home parks are subject to a defined set of ongoing maintenance and conduct obligations throughout the duration of their tenancy. These duties cover cleanliness of the unit or lot, restrictions on storing inoperable vehicles or outdoor furniture and appliances, proper care of supplied fixtures and equipment, and prohibitions on damaging the premises. The provision also requires tenants to conduct themselves—and to ensure their guests conduct themselves—in ways that do not disturb neighbors' peaceful enjoyment, and to follow park rules regarding use, maintenance, and guest parking.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Park operators and property managers governed by 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 13 generally document these tenant duties clearly in lease agreements and community rules so that expectations are established from the outset of the tenancy. Compliant operators typically maintain written park rules covering designated vehicle-washing areas, guest parking policies, and exterior storage restrictions, and ensure those rules are provided to tenants in a clear and accessible format. When a tenant's conduct appears to conflict with these duties, operators commonly document the condition with dated records, photographs, and written notices before taking any further action under applicable Illinois law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 13, tenants in Illinois mobile home parks have a defined set of responsibilities, but those responsibilities exist alongside rights established elsewhere in the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. If a landlord alleges a violation of these duties, tenants may have the ability to raise defenses—for example, contesting whether a park rule was clearly stated or whether it is reasonable as required by the statute. Tenants who have questions about how these duties apply to their situation may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Illinois mobile home park law.
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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