765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 20.5
Publication of false or misleading information; remedies. Any person who pays anything of value toward the purchase of a mobile home or placement of a mobile home in a mobile home park located in this State in reasonable reliance upon any material statement or information that is false or misleading and published by or under authority from the park owner or developer in advertising and promotional materials, including, but not limited to, a prospectus, the items required as exhibits to a prospectus, brochures, and newspaper advertising, shall have a cause of action to rescind the contract or collect damages from the developer, park owner, or mobile home dealer for her or his loss
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Publication of false or misleading information; remedies. Any person who pays anything of value toward the purchase of a mobile home or placement of a mobile home in a mobile home park located in this State in reasonable reliance upon any material statement or information that is false or misleading and published by or under authority from the park owner or developer in advertising and promotional materials, including, but not limited to, a prospectus, the items required as exhibits to a prospectus, brochures, and newspaper advertising, shall have a cause of action to rescind the contract or collect damages from the developer, park owner, or mobile home dealer for her or his loss.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 20.5, when a park owner or developer publishes false or misleading material information in advertising or promotional materials — such as a prospectus, brochures, or newspaper ads — and a person pays anything of value in reasonable reliance on that information, Illinois law gives that person a legal remedy. The remedy can take the form of rescinding (canceling) the contract or recovering monetary damages for losses suffered. This rule applies to purchases of mobile homes and to placements of mobile homes in Illinois mobile home parks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Park owners and developers subject to 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 20.5 generally ensure that all advertising and promotional materials — including prospectuses, brochures, and any newspaper advertising — contain only accurate, complete, and non-misleading information about the mobile home park or homes being offered. Compliant operators typically review all materials before publication and maintain records demonstrating the accuracy of any material statements made to prospective buyers or residents. Because liability under this provision can extend to the developer, park owner, or mobile home dealer, operators commonly coordinate with all parties involved in preparing or authorizing promotional content.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you paid anything of value toward purchasing a mobile home or placing one in an Illinois mobile home park based on false or misleading information in advertising or promotional materials, 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 20.5 provides a legal cause of action against the developer, park owner, or mobile home dealer. That cause of action may allow you to seek rescission of the contract — effectively unwinding the deal — or to pursue damages for financial losses you suffered. Tenants and buyers in this situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Illinois mobile home law to understand what documentation and steps are generally associated with pursuing such a claim.
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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