765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 11
Provisions of mobile home park leases. Any lease hereafter executed or currently existing between an owner and tenant in a mobile home park in this State shall also contain, or shall be made to contain, the following covenants binding the owner at all times during the term of the lease to:
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Provisions of mobile home park leases. Any lease hereafter executed or currently existing between an owner and tenant in a mobile home park in this State shall also contain, or shall be made to contain, the following covenants binding the owner at all times during the term of the lease to: (a) identify to each tenant prior to his occupancy the lot area for which he will be responsible; (b) keep all exterior property areas not in the possession of a tenant, but part of the mobile home park property, free from the species of weeds and plant growth which are generally noxious or detrimental to the health of the tenants; (c) maintain all electrical, plumbing, gas or other utilities provided by him in good working condition with the exception of emergencies after which repairs must be completed within a reasonable period of time; (d) maintain all subsurface water and sewage lines and connections in good working order; (e) respect the privacy of the tenants and if only the lot is rented, agree not to enter the mobile home without the permission of the mobile home owner, and if the mobile home is the property of the park owner, to enter only after due notice to the tenant, provided, the park owner or his representative may enter without notice in emergencies; (f) maintain all roads within the mobile home park in good condition; (g) include a statement of all services and facilities which are to be provided by the park owner for the tenant, e.g. lawn maintenance, snow removal, garbage or solid waste disposal, recreation building, community hall, swimming pool, golf course, laundromat, etc.; (h) disclose the full names and addresses of all individuals in whom all or part of the legal or equitable title to the mobile home park is vested, or the name and address of the owners' designated agent; (i) provide a custodian's office and furnish each tenant with the name, address and telephone number of the custodian and designated office.
Section 11 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 sets out a list of mandatory covenants that must appear in every mobile home park lease in Illinois, whether newly signed or already in effect. These covenants require the park owner to maintain common infrastructure—such as roads, utilities, water and sewage lines, and weed-free common areas—and to respect tenant privacy. The provision also obligates owners to clearly disclose ownership information, identify each tenant's lot boundaries, list all services and facilities being provided, and supply contact information for an on-site custodian.
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Operators of Illinois mobile home parks subject to 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 11 generally ensure that every lease—including leases already in place—contains all nine enumerated covenants. Compliant operators document lot boundaries for each tenant before move-in, maintain a current list of all services and facilities offered, and keep ownership and custodian contact information accurate and accessible. They also maintain roads, utilities, and subsurface lines in good working order, and follow the notice requirements before entering a tenant-owned mobile home, reserving warrantless entry for genuine emergencies.
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Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 11, Illinois mobile home park tenants are entitled to a lease that explicitly includes all nine owner covenants, covering matters such as lot identification, infrastructure maintenance, privacy protections, and disclosure of ownership and custodian contact details. If a lease is missing these covenants or an owner is not honoring them—for example, by failing to maintain utilities or entering a tenant-owned home without permission—tenants may have grounds to raise those failures as a legal issue. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Illinois mobile home park law can help residents understand what options may be available under 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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