Cal. Civ. Code § 14
Rules and regulations of park. Rules and regulations promulgated and adopted by the park owner are enforceable against a tenant only if:
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Rules and regulations of park. Rules and regulations promulgated and adopted by the park owner are enforceable against a tenant only if: (a) A copy of all rules and regulations was delivered by the park owner to the tenant prior to his signing the lease; (b) The purpose of such rules and regulations is to promote the convenience, safety and welfare of the tenants, preserve park property from damage or to fairly distribute park services and facilities to the tenants; (c) They are reasonably related to the purpose for which adopted; (d) They apply to all tenants in a fair manner; (e) They are sufficiently explicit in prohibition, direction or limitation of the tenant's conduct to fairly inform him of what he must or must not do to comply; and (f) They are not for the purpose of evading the obligation of the park owner. A rule or regulation adopted during the term of a lease is enforceable against the tenant only if 30 days written notice of its adoption is given the tenant and such rule or regulation is not in violation of the terms and conditions of the lease.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 14, rules and regulations set by a mobile home park owner can only be enforced against a tenant if specific conditions are met: the rules must have been provided to the tenant before the lease was signed, must serve legitimate purposes such as safety or fair distribution of services, must apply fairly to all tenants, and must be clear enough for tenants to understand what is required. Rules adopted after a lease begins carry an additional requirement — the park owner must give the tenant at least 30 days' written notice before those new rules take effect, and the new rules cannot contradict the existing lease terms. This provision establishes a framework that limits a park owner's ability to impose or enforce rules arbitrarily.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks in Illinois governed by 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 14 generally ensure that all park rules and regulations are compiled and delivered to prospective tenants before any lease is signed, creating a clear record of pre-lease disclosure. Compliant operators also make certain that their rules serve recognized purposes — such as safety, property preservation, or equitable distribution of facilities — and that the rules are written with enough specificity that tenants can readily understand their obligations. When new rules are introduced mid-lease, operators following this provision provide written notice at least 30 days in advance and confirm that the new rules do not conflict with existing lease terms.
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 § 14, tenants in Illinois mobile home parks have the right to receive a copy of all park rules before signing a lease, and rules that were never disclosed prior to signing generally cannot be enforced. If a park owner attempts to enforce a rule that was added during the lease term without 30 days' written notice, or that conflicts with the lease itself, that rule may not be legally enforceable. Tenants who believe a rule is being applied unfairly or does not meet the statutory criteria may consider raising the provision as a defense in any enforcement proceeding, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney 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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