Cal. Civ. Code § 22
Remedies, park owner. A park owner may, any time rent is overdue, notify the tenant in writing that unless payment is made within the time specified in the notice, not less than 5 days after receipt thereof, the lease will be terminated. If the tenant remains in default, the park owner may institute legal action for recovery of possession, rent due and any damages. If the tenant breaches any provision of the lease or rules and regulations of the mobile home park, the park owner shall notify the tenant in writing of his breach. Such notice shall specify the violation and advise the tenant that if the violation shall continue for more than 24 hours after receipt of such notice the park owner may terminate the lease. If the tenant breaches any provision of the lease or rules and regulations of the mobile home park, the park owner shall give the tenant written notice specifying in writing the reason for any fine that may be imposed on the tenant. As used in this Section, "fine" does not include fees that are imposed on a tenant for services or products provided by the park owner to the tenant. If a fine is imposed on a tenant, the following applies for 45 days after written notice of the fine is delivered to the tenant: (1) non-payment of a fine shall not be grounds for refusal to accept a rent payment; and(2) the fine shall not be deducted from a rent payment.Acceptance of a rent payment shall not be construed as a waiver of an unpaid fine
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Remedies, park owner. A park owner may, any time rent is overdue, notify the tenant in writing that unless payment is made within the time specified in the notice, not less than 5 days after receipt thereof, the lease will be terminated. If the tenant remains in default, the park owner may institute legal action for recovery of possession, rent due and any damages. If the tenant breaches any provision of the lease or rules and regulations of the mobile home park, the park owner shall notify the tenant in writing of his breach. Such notice shall specify the violation and advise the tenant that if the violation shall continue for more than 24 hours after receipt of such notice the park owner may terminate the lease. If the tenant breaches any provision of the lease or rules and regulations of the mobile home park, the park owner shall give the tenant written notice specifying in writing the reason for any fine that may be imposed on the tenant. As used in this Section, "fine" does not include fees that are imposed on a tenant for services or products provided by the park owner to the tenant. If a fine is imposed on a tenant, the following applies for 45 days after written notice of the fine is delivered to the tenant: (1) non-payment of a fine shall not be grounds for refusal to accept a rent payment; and(2) the fine shall not be deducted from a rent payment.Acceptance of a rent payment shall not be construed as a waiver of an unpaid fine.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 22, a mobile home park owner who is owed overdue rent must give the tenant written notice allowing at least 5 days to pay before the lease can be terminated. For non-rent lease or rule violations, the park owner must provide written notice describing the specific breach, and the tenant then has at least 24 hours to correct it before termination can proceed. When a fine is imposed for a lease or rule violation, the park owner must explain the reason in writing, and for 45 days after that notice the fine cannot be used to block rent acceptance or be deducted from a rent payment — though accepting rent does not erase an unpaid fine.
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Operators of mobile home parks subject to 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 22 generally maintain a clear paper trail by issuing written notices that identify the specific overdue rent amount or rule violation before pursuing any lease termination. For non-payment situations, compliant operators allow the full minimum 5-day cure window stated in the notice; for other lease or rule breaches, they allow at least 24 hours after the tenant receives written notice before taking further action. When assessing fines, operators document the specific reason in writing and, during the 45-day window following delivery of that notice, continue to accept rent payments in full without applying the fine as an offset or as a basis for refusal.
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 § 22 by mandatory written-notice requirements before a park owner can move toward lease termination — at least 5 days for overdue rent and at least 24 hours for other lease or rule violations. If a fine is imposed, tenants have the right to have their rent accepted without interference from that fine for 45 days after written notice of the fine is delivered, and the fine cannot be silently deducted from a rent payment during that period. Tenants who believe these notice or fine-handling requirements have not been followed may consider raising the violation as a defense in any eviction 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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