765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 15
Statutory grounds for eviction
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Statutory grounds for eviction. (a) A park owner may terminate the lease and evict a tenant for any one or more of the following acts: (1) Non-payment of rent due; (2) Failure to comply with the park rules; (3) Failure to comply with local ordinances and State laws regulating mobile homes.(b) Non-payment of rent to a park that has not applied for its license or its license renewal and failed to submit all fees due and payable under the Mobile Home Park Act shall not be grounds for eviction.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 15, a mobile home park owner in Illinois has three recognized statutory grounds for ending a tenancy and pursuing eviction: a tenant's failure to pay rent, failure to follow the park's rules, or failure to comply with local ordinances and state laws governing mobile homes. The provision also includes a notable limitation — unpaid rent cannot serve as a basis for eviction if the park owner has not properly applied for or renewed its required license and paid all associated fees under the Mobile Home Park Act. This creates a reciprocal obligation, tying the park's ability to enforce rent collection to its own compliance with licensing requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Park owners and managers operating under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 15 generally maintain current licensure and pay all fees required under the Mobile Home Park Act, since failure to do so removes non-payment of rent as an available ground for eviction. Compliant operators typically document rule violations and instances of non-compliance with local ordinances or state mobile home laws before initiating any eviction proceeding. Keeping thorough records of lease terms, park rules, and any notices issued to tenants helps establish the factual basis for one of the three statutory grounds recognized under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 limits the circumstances under which a park owner may lawfully terminate a lease and pursue eviction to three specific grounds: unpaid rent, rule violations, and non-compliance with applicable ordinances or laws. Tenants facing eviction for non-payment of rent may have a defense available if the park has not maintained proper licensure or has failed to pay required fees under the Mobile Home Park Act — a fact worth investigating when an eviction notice is received. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Illinois mobile home law can help residents understand whether an eviction proceeding aligns with the grounds permitted 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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