Cal. Civ. Code § 21
Remedies, Tenants. If the park owner fails to substantially conform to the lease agreement or fails to substantially comply with any code, statute, ordinance or regulation governing the operation of a mobile home park or the maintenance of the premises, the tenant may, on written notice to the park owner, terminate the lease and vacate the premises at any time during the first 30 days of occupancy. After the expiration of said 30 days the tenant may terminate the lease only if he has remained in possession in reliance upon the park owner's written promise to correct all or any part of the condition which would justify termination by the tenant under this Section. Any condition which deprives the tenant of substantial benefit and enjoyment which the park owner shall fail to remedy within 30 days after having received notice in writing of such condition shall constitute grounds for the tenant to terminate the lease and vacate the premises. No such notice shall be required where the condition renders the mobile home uninhabitable or poses an imminent threat to the health, welfare and safety of any occupant. If such condition was proximately caused by the willful or negligent act or omission of the park owner, the tenant may recover any damages sustained as a result of the condition including, but not limited to, reasonable expenditures necessary to obtain adequate substitute housing while the mobile home is uninhabitable. The tenant may sue to enforce all Sections of this Act and the court may award damages or grant any injunctive or other relief
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Remedies, Tenants. If the park owner fails to substantially conform to the lease agreement or fails to substantially comply with any code, statute, ordinance or regulation governing the operation of a mobile home park or the maintenance of the premises, the tenant may, on written notice to the park owner, terminate the lease and vacate the premises at any time during the first 30 days of occupancy. After the expiration of said 30 days the tenant may terminate the lease only if he has remained in possession in reliance upon the park owner's written promise to correct all or any part of the condition which would justify termination by the tenant under this Section. Any condition which deprives the tenant of substantial benefit and enjoyment which the park owner shall fail to remedy within 30 days after having received notice in writing of such condition shall constitute grounds for the tenant to terminate the lease and vacate the premises. No such notice shall be required where the condition renders the mobile home uninhabitable or poses an imminent threat to the health, welfare and safety of any occupant. If such condition was proximately caused by the willful or negligent act or omission of the park owner, the tenant may recover any damages sustained as a result of the condition including, but not limited to, reasonable expenditures necessary to obtain adequate substitute housing while the mobile home is uninhabitable. The tenant may sue to enforce all Sections of this Act and the court may award damages or grant any injunctive or other relief.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 21, a mobile home park tenant has specific rights when a park owner fails to meet lease obligations or comply with applicable codes and regulations. During the first 30 days of occupancy, a tenant may terminate the lease by providing written notice; after that window, termination is generally tied to the owner's written promise to fix the problem. When a condition deprives a tenant of substantial benefit and enjoyment and goes unaddressed for 30 days after written notice — or immediately if the home is uninhabitable or poses an imminent health or safety threat — the tenant may end the lease, seek damages, and pursue court relief including injunctions.
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Park owners and operators subject to 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 21 generally maintain compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations, and honor the terms of their lease agreements. When a tenant submits written notice of a condition affecting habitability or enjoyment, compliant operators document receipt of that notice and address the reported condition promptly — well within the 30-day window the statute provides. Operators are also mindful that willful or negligent failures to act can expose them to liability for a tenant's actual damages, including the cost of substitute housing, as well as court-ordered injunctive relief.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 21 gives mobile home park tenants in Illinois meaningful remedies when a park owner fails to uphold lease terms or comply with governing codes. Tenants who experience a condition that substantially affects their benefit and enjoyment of the premises can put the park owner on notice in writing, which starts the 30-day clock for the owner to remedy the problem; no written notice is required if the home is uninhabitable or poses an imminent safety threat. Tenants may also pursue court action to enforce this Act, potentially recovering damages — including substitute housing costs — or obtaining injunctive relief, and consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider can help clarify which options apply to a given situation.
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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