Cal. Civ. Code § 20.5
Publication of false or misleading information; remedies. Any person who pays anything of value toward the purchase of a mobile home or placement of a mobile home in a mobile home park located in this State in reasonable reliance upon any material statement or information that is false or misleading and published by or under authority from the park owner or developer in advertising and promotional materials, including, but not limited to, a prospectus, the items required as exhibits to a prospectus, brochures, and newspaper advertising, shall have a cause of action to rescind the contract or collect damages from the developer, park owner, or mobile home dealer for her or his loss
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Publication of false or misleading information; remedies. Any person who pays anything of value toward the purchase of a mobile home or placement of a mobile home in a mobile home park located in this State in reasonable reliance upon any material statement or information that is false or misleading and published by or under authority from the park owner or developer in advertising and promotional materials, including, but not limited to, a prospectus, the items required as exhibits to a prospectus, brochures, and newspaper advertising, shall have a cause of action to rescind the contract or collect damages from the developer, park owner, or mobile home dealer for her or his loss.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 20.5, when a park owner or developer publishes false or misleading material information in advertising or promotional materials — such as a prospectus, brochures, or newspaper ads — and a person pays anything of value in reasonable reliance on that information, the law provides a legal remedy. That remedy allows the affected person to either cancel the contract entirely (rescission) or seek monetary damages for their loss. The provision covers purchases of mobile homes as well as payments related to placing a mobile home in an Illinois mobile home park.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Park owners and developers subject to 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 20.5 generally ensure that all advertising and promotional materials — including prospectuses, brochures, and any newspaper advertising — are accurate and free of material misstatements before publication. Compliant operators typically review all marketing content for truthfulness before it is distributed, since the statute extends liability to materials published "under authority" from the park owner, meaning third-party marketing done on the owner's behalf can also trigger exposure. Maintaining documented review processes for promotional content is a common practice among operators seeking to avoid rescission claims or damage awards under this provision.
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 § 20.5, if you paid anything of value toward a mobile home purchase or park placement based on false or misleading information in the park's advertising or promotional materials, Illinois law gives you a cause of action — meaning a legal basis to pursue either cancellation of the contract or compensation for your financial loss. Keeping copies of any brochures, prospectuses, newspaper ads, or other promotional materials you relied on can be important documentation if a dispute arises. Tenant-rights organizations, legal aid services, or a private attorney familiar with Illinois mobile home law can help explain what options may be available under this provision.
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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