Cal. Civ. Code § 6.2
Utility services
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Utility services. (a) A park owner is prohibited from requiring a tenant to pay for utility services, such as water, sewer, and trash used in common areas in which a public utility company is charging for those services. If the public utility usage for common areas is not separately measured by equipment such as a water meter, the park owner may not charge the tenants for more than 80% of the public utility services for which the park owner was billed. (b) On an annual basis, a park owner must provide tenants with a written explanation of how a tenant's share of the utility charge was calculated, and upon request from a tenant, must provide a copy of the park's monthly utility bills to tenants for any utility charge separately billed under this Section.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 6.2, mobile home park owners are barred from passing through the full cost of utility services—such as water, sewer, and trash—used in common areas when a public utility company is already billing for those services. If common-area utility usage is not tracked by a separate meter or similar device, tenants collectively may not be charged more than 80% of the park owner's total utility bill for those services. Additionally, park owners must give tenants a written explanation of how each tenant's share was calculated at least once a year, and must supply copies of monthly utility bills upon request.
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Park owners operating under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 6.2 generally maintain clear records distinguishing common-area utility consumption from individual tenant usage, and ensure that any pass-through charges do not exceed the statutory 80% cap when separate metering is absent. Compliant operators prepare and distribute an annual written breakdown showing tenants exactly how their utility share was determined. They also keep monthly utility bills readily accessible so that copies can be provided promptly whenever a tenant submits a request under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6.2 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 gives tenants the right to receive an annual written explanation of how their utility charges are calculated, and the right to request and receive copies of the park's monthly utility bills for any separately billed utility charge. If a park owner is billing tenants for common-area utilities without separate metering, the charge is capped at 80% of the owner's billed amount—any amount above that cap may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe a park owner is overcharging or withholding required documentation may consider raising the violation with a local housing authority, contacting a tenant-rights organization in Illinois, or consulting an attorney familiar with the Illinois Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act.
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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