Cal. Civ. Code § 6.29
Articles of incorporation. The articles of incorporation of a homeowners' association shall provide: (1) That the association has the power to negotiate for, acquire, and operate the mobile home park on behalf of the mobile home owners.(2) For the conversion of the mobile home park once acquired to a condominium, a cooperative, a subdivision form of ownership, or another type of ownership.Upon acquisition of the property, the association, by action of its board of directors, shall be the entity that: (A) creates a condominium, cooperative, or subdivision; (B) is responsible for offers of sale or lease; or (C) if the home owners choose a different form of ownership, the entity that owns the record interest in the property is responsible for the operation of property
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Articles of incorporation. The articles of incorporation of a homeowners' association shall provide: (1) That the association has the power to negotiate for, acquire, and operate the mobile home park on behalf of the mobile home owners.(2) For the conversion of the mobile home park once acquired to a condominium, a cooperative, a subdivision form of ownership, or another type of ownership.Upon acquisition of the property, the association, by action of its board of directors, shall be the entity that: (A) creates a condominium, cooperative, or subdivision; (B) is responsible for offers of sale or lease; or (C) if the home owners choose a different form of ownership, the entity that owns the record interest in the property is responsible for the operation of property.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 6.29, when a homeowners' association is formed in connection with a mobile home park, its articles of incorporation must include two specific grants of authority: the power to negotiate for, acquire, and operate the park on behalf of residents, and a mechanism for converting the park to a recognized ownership form such as a condominium, cooperative, or subdivision. Once the association acquires the property, its board of directors becomes the governing body responsible for establishing the chosen ownership structure and managing offers of sale or lease. If residents select an ownership form outside those standard categories, the entity holding the record interest in the property takes on responsibility for its operation.
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Operators and organizers involved in structuring a mobile home park homeowners' association under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 6.29 generally ensure that the association's articles of incorporation expressly grant authority to negotiate, acquire, and operate the park, as well as to convert it to a recognized ownership form. Compliant associations also establish clear board-of-director authority so that, upon acquisition, the board can execute the conversion, manage sale or lease offers, or defer operational responsibility to the record-interest holder if a non-standard ownership form is chosen. Reviewing the articles of incorporation against each of the enumerated requirements in § 6.29 before filing is a standard step in this process.
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 § 6.29 is designed to ensure that a homeowners' association formed by mobile home park residents has the legal authority—built into its founding documents—to acquire and operate the park and to convert it to a form of ownership that benefits residents. Tenants who are part of or considering joining such an association can review the articles of incorporation to confirm these powers are present, since their absence could affect the association's ability to act on residents' behalf. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Illinois mobile home park law can help residents understand whether a particular association's governing documents meet the requirements of 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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