Cal. Civ. Code § 15
Statutory grounds for eviction
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Statutory grounds for eviction. (a) A park owner may terminate the lease and evict a tenant for any one or more of the following acts: (1) Non-payment of rent due; (2) Failure to comply with the park rules; (3) Failure to comply with local ordinances and State laws regulating mobile homes.(b) Non-payment of rent to a park that has not applied for its license or its license renewal and failed to submit all fees due and payable under the Mobile Home Park Act shall not be grounds for eviction.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 15, a mobile home park owner in Illinois has three recognized statutory grounds for ending a tenancy and pursuing eviction: a tenant's failure to pay rent, a tenant's failure to follow the park's rules, or a tenant's failure to comply with local ordinances and state laws governing mobile homes. Importantly, the statute also contains a built-in limitation — if the park owner has not properly applied for or renewed its required license, or has not paid the fees owed under the Mobile Home Park Act, non-payment of rent cannot serve as a basis for eviction. This provision both defines the permissible reasons for eviction and places a condition on the park owner's own compliance before certain eviction grounds become available.
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Park owners and managers operating under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 15 generally ensure that any eviction action is grounded in one of the three enumerated statutory bases — unpaid rent, rule violations, or failure to comply with applicable mobile home laws and ordinances. Compliant operators also maintain their park license in good standing and keep all fees current under the Mobile Home Park Act, since the statute expressly bars a non-payment-of-rent eviction when the park itself is out of compliance with its licensing obligations. Documenting rule violations and maintaining clear, written park rules are practices commonly associated with operators who rely on grounds two or three under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Illinois mobile home parks are protected under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 15, which limits the grounds on which a park owner may pursue eviction to three specific categories. Notably, if a park has not obtained or renewed its required license or has not paid fees owed under the Mobile Home Park Act, a tenant may have a statutory defense against an eviction based on non-payment of rent — this limitation is written directly into the provision. Tenants who believe an eviction proceeding does not fall within the statute's permitted grounds, or who want to understand whether the park's licensing status affects their situation, may find it useful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office 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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