Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks (Landlord and Tenant Regulations) § 3-8-16-5
LEASE AGREEMENTS
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A. Obligation of Park Owner to Offer Written Lease: No person shall offer a mobile home or lot for rent or sale in a mobile home park without having first exhibited to the prospective tenant or purchaser a copy of the lease applicable to the respective mobile home park. 1. The park owner shall be required to offer to each present and future tenant a written lease for a term of not less than twelve (12) months, unless the parties agree to a different term subject to existing leases which shall be continued pursuant to their terms. 2. All such leases being offered shall comply with the requirements of the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act of Illinois 1 . (1970 Code § 8-38.45) B. Effect of Unsigned Lease: If the tenant shall fail to sign a written lease which has been signed and tendered to him by the owner and shall further provide the owner with a rejection in writing of such offer, the tenant's continuation of possession and payment of rent without reservation shall constitute an acceptance of the lease with the same effect as if it had been signed by the tenant. (1970 Code § 8-38.45) C. Renewal of Lease: Every lease of a mobile home or lot in a mobile home park shall contain an option which automatically renews the lease; unless: (1) the tenant shall notify the owners thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the lease that he does not intend to renew the lease; or (2) the park owner shall notify the tenant thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the lease that the lease will not be renewed and specify in writing the reasons, such as violations of park rules, health and safety codes or irregular or nonpayment of rent. (1970 Code § 8-38.46) D. Terms of Fees and Rents: The terms for payment of rent shall be clearly set forth and all charges for services, ground or lot rent, unit rent, or any other charges shall be specifically itemized in the lease and in all billings of the tenant by the park owner. The owner shall not change the rental terms nor increase the cost of fees, except as provided herein. (1970 Code § 8-38.47) E. Waiver of Provisions Void: Any provision of a lease whereby any provisions of this Section are waived is declared void. (1970 Code § 8-38.48) F. Provisions of Mobile Home Park Leases: Any lease hereafter executed or currently existing between an owner and tenant in a mobile home park in the City shall also contain or shall be made to contain, the following covenants binding the owner at all times during the term of the lease to: 1. Identify to each tenant prior to his occupancy the lot area for which he will be responsible. 2. Keep all exterior property areas not in the possession of a tenant, but part of the mobile home park property, free from the species of weeds and plant growth which are generally noxious or detrimental to the health of the tenants. 3. Maintain all electrical, plumbing, gas or other utilities provided by him in good working condition, with the exception of emergencies, after which repairs must be completed within a reasonable period of time. 4. Maintain all subsurface water and sewage lines and connections in good working order. 5. Respect the privacy of the tenants and if only the lot is rented, agree not to enter the mobile home without the permission of the homeowner, and if the mobile home is the property of the owner, to enter only after due notice to the tenant, provided the park owner or his representative may enter without notice in emergencies. 6. Maintain all roads within the mobile home park in good condition. 7. Include a statement of all services and facilities which are to be provided by the park owner for the tenant, e.g. lawn maintenance, snow removal, garbage or solid waste disposal, recreation building, community hall, swimming pool, golf course, laundromat, etc. 8. The full names and addresses of all individuals in whom all or part of the legal or equitable title to the mobile home park is vested, or the name and address of the owner's designated agent. 9. Provide a custodian's office and furnish each tenant with the name, address and telephone number of the custodian and designated office. (1970 Code § 8-38.49) G. Lease Prohibitions: No lease hereafter executed or currently existing between a park owner and tenant in a mobile home park in this State shall contain any provision: 1. Permitting the park owner to charge a penalty fee for late payment of rent without allowing a tenant a minimum of three (3) days beyond the date the rent is due in which to remit such payment. 2. Permitting the park owner to charge an amount in excess of one month's rent as a security deposit. 3. Requiring the tenant to pay any fees not specified in the lease. (1970 Code § 8-38.50) Notes 1 1. S.H.A. ch. 80, §§ 201 et seq.
Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 Mobile Home Parks § 3-8-16-5 establishes a comprehensive framework governing lease agreements in mobile home parks within the city. Park owners must offer written leases of at least twelve months, display the lease to prospective tenants before any rental or sale, and include specific covenants covering maintenance, privacy, utilities, and services. Leases automatically renew unless either party gives thirty days' written notice, and any lease clause that attempts to waive these protections is void. Prohibited lease terms include late-fee clauses without a three-day grace period, security deposits exceeding one month's rent, and fees not itemized in the lease itself.
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Under Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 § 3-8-16-5, compliant park operators exhibit a copy of the applicable lease to every prospective tenant or purchaser before completing any rental or sale transaction. Operators offer written leases of at least twelve months and ensure each lease contains all required covenants — including lot identification, maintenance obligations for roads and utilities, privacy protections, and a full listing of services and facilities provided. Billing statements itemize every charge separately, rental terms are not altered outside the procedures the section permits, and no lease is drafted with provisions for security deposits above one month's rent, fees outside the lease, or late penalties that do not allow at least three days beyond the due date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Countryside Title 3 Ch. 8 § 3-8-16-5 gives mobile home park tenants the right to receive and review a written lease before committing to a rental or purchase, and to have that lease automatically renew unless proper thirty-day written notice is given. Tenants are protected from undisclosed fees, excessive security deposits, and late-fee clauses that do not include a minimum three-day grace period; any lease provision attempting to strip away these rights is declared void by the section itself. Tenants who believe their lease or billing practices violate these requirements may raise the violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, file a complaint with the appropriate local authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with the Illinois Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act for general information about available paths.
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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