Cal. Civ. Code § 6.4
Rent Deferral Program. A tenant or co-tenants may defer, for up to one year, payment of the amount by which the rent has most recently been increased if the tenant or co-tenants provide proof of inability to pay the increased rent amount by meeting the following requirements within 30 days of the date on which the tenant or co-tenants receive either a new lease or a notice of rent increase: (1) The tenant or co-tenants attest, by sworn affidavit, that they shall diligently proceed to list their mobile home with a licensed sales entity and market it for sale;(2) The tenant or co-tenants attest, by sworn affidavit, that the proposed new lease amount will exceed 45% of the tenant's or co-tenants' current taxable and non-taxable income, from whatever source derived; and(3) The tenant or co-tenants provide verification in the form of a tax return and other such documents as may be required to independently verify the annual income and assets of the tenant or co-tenants.If the tenant or co-tenants meet the above requirements, the tenant or co-tenants may continue to reside in the mobile home for a period of up to 12 months or the date on which the tenant or co-tenants sell the mobile home to a new tenant approved by the park owner, whichever date is earlier. The tenant or co-tenants must remain current on all rent payments at the rental amount due before the notice of the rent increase. The tenant or co-tenants shall be required to pay, upon sale of the home, the deferred rent portion which represents the difference between the actual monthly rental amount paid starting from the effective date of the rent increase and the monthly amount due per the rent increase notice without any additional interest or penalty charges
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Rent Deferral Program. A tenant or co-tenants may defer, for up to one year, payment of the amount by which the rent has most recently been increased if the tenant or co-tenants provide proof of inability to pay the increased rent amount by meeting the following requirements within 30 days of the date on which the tenant or co-tenants receive either a new lease or a notice of rent increase: (1) The tenant or co-tenants attest, by sworn affidavit, that they shall diligently proceed to list their mobile home with a licensed sales entity and market it for sale;(2) The tenant or co-tenants attest, by sworn affidavit, that the proposed new lease amount will exceed 45% of the tenant's or co-tenants' current taxable and non-taxable income, from whatever source derived; and(3) The tenant or co-tenants provide verification in the form of a tax return and other such documents as may be required to independently verify the annual income and assets of the tenant or co-tenants.If the tenant or co-tenants meet the above requirements, the tenant or co-tenants may continue to reside in the mobile home for a period of up to 12 months or the date on which the tenant or co-tenants sell the mobile home to a new tenant approved by the park owner, whichever date is earlier. The tenant or co-tenants must remain current on all rent payments at the rental amount due before the notice of the rent increase. The tenant or co-tenants shall be required to pay, upon sale of the home, the deferred rent portion which represents the difference between the actual monthly rental amount paid starting from the effective date of the rent increase and the monthly amount due per the rent increase notice without any additional interest or penalty charges.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 6.4, mobile home park tenants in Illinois who face a rent increase that would push their housing costs above 45% of their total income may be eligible to defer paying the increased portion of rent for up to 12 months. To qualify, tenants must act within 30 days of receiving a new lease or rent-increase notice, submit sworn affidavits, and provide income documentation such as a tax return. The deferred amount — the difference between the old rent and the new rent — becomes due when the home is sold, with no interest or penalties added.
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Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 742 § 6.4, park operators generally recognize that a qualifying tenant who submits the required sworn affidavits and income verification within 30 days of a rent-increase notice is entitled to defer the increased portion of rent. During the deferral period, operators continue collecting rent at the pre-increase rate and ensure that any new buyer of the mobile home is approved through the park's standard approval process. The deferred rent balance is collected at the time of sale, without interest or additional charges, so maintaining clear records of the original increase amount and effective date supports accurate accounting at closing.
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 § 6.4 gives mobile home tenants a potential path to defer a rent increase for up to one year if the new rent would exceed 45% of their total income and they are actively listing their home for sale. To preserve this right, tenants generally need to act quickly — the statute requires sworn affidavits and income documentation to be submitted within 30 days of receiving the new lease or rent-increase notice. Tenants who believe they qualify may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Illinois mobile home park law to understand how the affidavit and verification requirements apply to their circumstances.
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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