765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 6.3
Temporary Tenant. If a tenant suffers from an illness or disability that requires the tenant to temporarily leave the mobile home park, the park owner shall allow a relative or relatives, designated by the tenant or the tenant's legal guardian or representative, to live in the home for a period of up to 90 days as temporary occupants if the following conditions are met: (1) The tenant must provide documentation of the disability or illness by a licensed physician dated within the past 60 days;(2) The temporary occupant must meet all qualifications other than financial, including age in a community that provides housing for older persons, and the terms of the lease and park rules must continue to be met; as used in this item (2), "housing for older persons" has the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 3-106 of the Illinois Human Rights Act; and(3) At least 5 days before occupancy, the temporary occupant must submit an application for residency to the park owner by which the temporary occupant provides all information required to confirm that the temporary occupant meets community requirements.After the 90-day temporary occupancy period, the temporary occupant shall be required to provide documentation of ongoing financial ability to pay the costs relative to occupancy
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Temporary Tenant. If a tenant suffers from an illness or disability that requires the tenant to temporarily leave the mobile home park, the park owner shall allow a relative or relatives, designated by the tenant or the tenant's legal guardian or representative, to live in the home for a period of up to 90 days as temporary occupants if the following conditions are met: (1) The tenant must provide documentation of the disability or illness by a licensed physician dated within the past 60 days;(2) The temporary occupant must meet all qualifications other than financial, including age in a community that provides housing for older persons, and the terms of the lease and park rules must continue to be met; as used in this item (2), "housing for older persons" has the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 3-106 of the Illinois Human Rights Act; and(3) At least 5 days before occupancy, the temporary occupant must submit an application for residency to the park owner by which the temporary occupant provides all information required to confirm that the temporary occupant meets community requirements.After the 90-day temporary occupancy period, the temporary occupant shall be required to provide documentation of ongoing financial ability to pay the costs relative to occupancy.
Under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 6.3, when a mobile home park tenant must temporarily leave due to an illness or disability, the park owner is required to permit a designated relative to occupy the home for up to 90 days. Three conditions must be satisfied: the tenant supplies a physician's documentation dated within the past 60 days, the temporary occupant meets all non-financial community qualifications (including age requirements in older-persons communities), and the occupant submits a residency application at least five days before moving in. Once the 90-day window closes, the temporary occupant must demonstrate ongoing financial ability to cover occupancy costs.
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Park owners and managers operating under 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 6.3 generally maintain clear intake procedures for temporary-occupancy requests, including a standard residency application that can be completed at least five days before the proposed move-in date. Compliant operators verify that the physician's documentation is current (dated within 60 days), confirm the temporary occupant meets all applicable community qualifications except financial ones, and track the 90-day occupancy period so that financial documentation can be requested promptly at its conclusion. Keeping consistent records of each step helps demonstrate that the park's process aligns with the statute's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 745 § 6.3 gives mobile home park tenants the right to have a designated relative stay in their home for up to 90 days when illness or disability forces a temporary absence, provided the required documentation and application steps are completed. If a park owner refuses to allow a qualifying temporary occupant, a tenant may raise this provision as a potential defense or basis for a complaint, and tenant-rights organizations in Illinois can help clarify what documentation and timelines apply. Tenants who believe their rights under this section have been violated may also wish to consult a housing attorney or contact a local legal aid office to understand available options.
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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