765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 3
Definitions. Unless otherwise expressly defined, all terms in this Act shall be construed to have their ordinarily accepted meanings or such meaning as the context therein requires
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Definitions. Unless otherwise expressly defined, all terms in this Act shall be construed to have their ordinarily accepted meanings or such meaning as the context therein requires. (a) "Person" means any legal entity, including but not limited to, an individual, firm, partnership, association, trust, joint stock company, corporation or successor of any of the foregoing. (b) "Manufactured home" means a factory-assembled, completely integrated structure designed for permanent habitation, with a permanent chassis, and so constructed as to permit its transport, on wheels temporarily or permanently attached to its frame, and is a movable or portable unit that is (i) 8 body feet or more in width, (ii) 40 body feet or more in length, and (iii) 320 or more square feet, constructed to be towed on its own chassis (comprised of frame and wheels) from the place of its construction to the location, or subsequent locations, at which it is connected to utilities for year-round occupancy for use as a permanent habitation, and designed and situated so as to permit its occupancy as a dwelling place for one or more persons, and specifically includes a "manufactured home" as defined in subdivision (53) of Section 9-102 of the Uniform Commercial Code. The term shall include units containing parts that may be folded, collapsed, or telescoped when being towed and that may be expected to provide additional cubic capacity, and that are designed to be joined into one integral unit capable of being separated again into the components for repeated towing. The term excludes campers and recreational vehicles. The words "mobile home" and "manufactured home" are synonymous for the purposes of this Act. (c) "Mobile Home Park" or "Park" means a tract of land or 2 contiguous tracts of land that contain sites with the necessary utilities for 5 or more mobile homes or manufactured homes. A mobile home park may be operated either free of charge or for revenue purposes. (d) "Park Owner" means the owner of a mobile home park and any person authorized to exercise any aspect of the management of the premises, including any person who directly or indirectly receives rents and has no obligation to deliver the whole of such receipts to another person. (e) "Tenant" means any person who occupies a mobile home rental unit for dwelling purposes or a lot on which he parks a mobile home for an agreed upon consideration. (f) "Rent" means any money or other consideration given for the right of use, possession and occupancy of property, be it a lot, a mobile home, or both. (g) "Master antenna television service" means any and all services provided by or through the facilities of any closed circuit coaxial cable communication system, or any microwave or similar transmission services other than a community antenna television system as defined in Section 11-42-11 of the Illinois Municipal Code. (h) "Authority having jurisdiction" means the Illinois Department of Public Health or a unit of local government specifically authorized by statute, rule, or ordinance to enforce this Act or any other statute, rule, or ordinance applicable to the mobile home park or manufactured home community. (i) "Managing agent" means any person or entity responsible for the operation, management, or maintenance of a mobile home park or manufactured home community.
Section 3 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 establishes the foundational vocabulary for Illinois's Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. It defines key terms such as "manufactured home," "mobile home park," "park owner," "tenant," and "rent," clarifying that "mobile home" and "manufactured home" are treated as interchangeable throughout the Act. These definitions set the boundaries of who and what falls under the law's protections and obligations, ensuring consistent interpretation across all other provisions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745, a "park owner" includes not only the titleholder of a mobile home park but also any person authorized to manage the premises or who receives rents without passing the full amount to another party. Operators who qualify as park owners or managing agents under these definitions are generally subject to all duties and restrictions the Act imposes. Understanding whether a property meets the definition of a "mobile home park"—five or more sites with necessary utilities on one or two contiguous tracts—determines whether the Act applies to a given operation at all.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3 of 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 defines "tenant" broadly to include anyone who occupies a mobile home rental unit for dwelling purposes or who parks a mobile home on a lot for agreed-upon consideration, meaning both home renters and lot renters may be covered by the Act's protections. The definition of "rent" is similarly broad, encompassing money or other consideration given for use, possession, and occupancy of a lot, a home, or both. Individuals who believe they qualify as tenants under these definitions and have concerns about their rights may find it useful to contact the authority having jurisdiction—such as the Illinois Department of Public Health or a relevant local government body—or reach out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Illinois mobile home law.
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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