Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks (Landlord and Tenant Regulations) § 3-8-16-13
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A. Tenants: If the park owner fails to substantially comply with any code, statute, ordinance or regulation governing the operation of the mobile home park or the maintenance of the premises, the tenant may, on written notice to the park owner, terminate the lease and vacate the premises at any time during the first thirty (30) days of occupancy. After the expiration of said thirty (30) days, the tenant may terminate the lease only if he has remained in possession in reliance upon the park owner's promise, to correct all or any part of the condition which would justify termination by the tenant under this Section. Any condition which deprives the tenant of substantial benefit and enjoyment which the park owner shall fail to remedy within thirty (30) days after having received notice in writing of such condition, shall constitute grounds for the tenant to terminate the lease and vacate the premises. No such notice shall be required where the condition renders the mobile home uninhabitable or poses an imminent threat to the health, welfare and safety of any occupant. If such condition was proximately caused by the wilful or negligent act or omission of the park owner, the tenant may recover any damages sustained as a result of the condition including, but not limited to, reasonable expenditures necessary to obtain adequate substitute housing while the mobile home is uninhabitable. The tenant may sue to enforce all provisions of this Section 3-8-16 , and the court may award damages or grant any injunctive or other relief. (1970 Code § 8-38.59) B. Park Owner: A park owner may, any time rent is overdue, notify the tenant in writing that unless payment is made within the time specified in the notice, not less than five (5) days after receipt thereof, the lease will be terminated. If the tenant remains in default, the park owner may institute legal action for recovery of possession, rent due and any damages. If the tenant breaches any provision of the lease or rules and regulations of the mobile home park, the park owner shall notify the tenant in writing of his breach. Such notice shall specify the violation and advise the tenant that if the violation shall continue for more than twenty four (24) hours after receipt of such notice, the park owner may terminate the lease. (1970 Code § 8-38.60)
Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks § 3-8-16-13 establishes a two-sided remedies framework for mobile home park disputes. Tenants may terminate their lease and seek damages when a park owner fails to comply with applicable codes or fails to remedy conditions that substantially deprive them of the benefit of their tenancy, with expedited rights when a condition is immediately dangerous or renders the home uninhabitable. Park owners, in turn, may pursue legal action for overdue rent or lease violations after providing written notice and allowing the tenant a specified period to cure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 § 3-8-16-13, compliant park operators generally maintain the premises in conformance with all applicable codes, statutes, and ordinances, and promptly address written notices of conditions that affect tenant enjoyment. When rent goes unpaid, operators typically issue a written notice specifying a cure period of no less than five days before pursuing legal action for possession or damages. For other lease or rule violations, operators generally provide written notice identifying the specific breach and allowing at least twenty-four hours for the tenant to cure before taking further steps.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-8-16-13 of the Countryside Mobile Home Parks ordinance gives tenants the right to terminate their lease if the park owner fails to substantially comply with governing codes or fails to fix conditions that significantly affect their use and enjoyment of the premises, generally after providing written notice and allowing thirty days for correction. Where a condition makes the mobile home uninhabitable or poses an imminent health or safety threat, written notice to the owner is not required before exercising termination rights, and tenants may also seek damages including costs of substitute housing. Tenants have the right to bring a court action to enforce all provisions of Section 3-8-16, and may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to understand the full range of remedies available to them.
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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