765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 24
Sale of mobile home. The park owner shall be enjoined and restrained from prohibiting, limiting, restricting, obstructing, or in any manner interfering with the freedom of any mobile home owner to:
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Sale of mobile home. The park owner shall be enjoined and restrained from prohibiting, limiting, restricting, obstructing, or in any manner interfering with the freedom of any mobile home owner to: (a) Sell the mobile home to a purchaser of the mobile home owner's choice, provided that the park owner shall be allowed to promulgate any general qualifications or lawful restrictions on park residents which limit or define the admission of entrants to the park. The purchaser, prior to closing, must obtain a written and signed lease unless the purchaser elects to remove the mobile home from the mobile home park. If the purchaser elects to remove the mobile home, the person or entity that removes the mobile home shall be licensed in accordance with the Manufactured Home Installers Act and shall provide proof of insurance to the park owner as a named additional insured. The purchaser and the park owner shall establish a mutually agreed upon date and time for the removal of the mobile home. The purchaser shall remove the mobile home within 30 days of the date of purchase, satisfy any liens the owner of the mobile home park may have against the mobile home, indemnify the owner of the mobile home park against any injury to persons or damage to the mobile home park incurred as a result of the removal of the mobile home, and remove all debris from the lot on which the mobile home was located. If the purchaser fails to remove the mobile home within 30 days of the purchase, the purchaser must complete the mobile home park's application and execute the mobile home park's standard lease agreement. If the purchaser fails to meet qualifications for residency, the purchaser must sign a storage agreement, approved by the mobile home park owner, and comply with the rules and regulations of the mobile home park; (b) Employ or secure the services of an independent salesperson in connection with the sale of said mobile home, providing that said salesperson collects and remits all governmental taxes. The park owner is prohibited from imposing any fee, charge, or commission for the sale of a mobile home, except when a mobile home owner requests the park owner or agent of the park owner to assist in securing a purchaser for the mobile home. A commission may be accepted for such service subject only to the following conditions: (1) That the exact amount of commission or fee shall be a percentage of the actual sales price of the mobile home; and (2) That the maximum percentage figure for the services in the resale of the mobile home by the park owner or agent of the park owner shall be set forth in writing prior to the sale. The park owner is prohibited from requiring, upon the sale by a tenant of a mobile home to a qualified purchaser, the removal from the park of such mobile home unless the mobile home is less than 12 feet wide or is significantly deteriorated and in substantial disrepair, in which case the park owner shall bear the burden of demonstrating such fact and must, prior to sale, have given the tenant written notice thereof, and that unless first corrected, removal will be required upon sale.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 24, Illinois law bars mobile home park owners from interfering with a mobile home owner's right to sell their home to a buyer of their choosing or to hire an independent salesperson for the sale. Park owners may not charge fees or commissions on a sale unless the mobile home owner specifically asks the park owner to help find a buyer, in which case any commission must be a stated percentage of the actual sale price agreed upon in writing beforehand. If a buyer plans to keep the home in the park, they must obtain a signed lease before closing; if they plan to remove it, specific timelines, licensing, insurance, and cleanup requirements apply, and the park owner generally cannot force removal of the home upon sale unless it is narrower than 12 feet or is in substantial disrepair—and even then, written notice must be given before the sale.
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Park operators subject to 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 24 generally apply only lawful, general residency qualifications when evaluating incoming purchasers, rather than using those standards as a pretext to block a sale. Compliant operators document any commission arrangement in writing before a sale closes, limiting fees to a percentage of the actual sale price and only when the seller has requested assistance finding a buyer. When a removal is planned, operators typically confirm that the removing contractor holds the required licensure under the Manufactured Home Installers Act, collect proof of insurance naming the park as an additional insured, and coordinate a mutually agreed removal date—while reserving the right to require removal only for homes under 12 feet wide or in substantial disrepair, after providing the required prior written notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 24 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 gives mobile home owners in Illinois the right to sell to a buyer of their choice and to use an independent salesperson without interference or unauthorized fees from the park owner. If a park owner attempts to block a sale, impose an unlawful commission, or demand removal of a home that does not meet the narrow statutory exceptions, those actions may constitute a violation of this provision that a tenant could raise as a defense or the basis for a complaint. Tenants who believe their rights under § 24 are being violated may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, a legal aid office, or the Illinois Attorney General's office to understand available remedies.
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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