How does Illinois compare to other states?

SUMMARY OF STATE MANUFACTURED HOUSING TENANT RIGHTS LAW

Enforcement

• 29 states have a private right of action (Illinois, meaning resident must take landlord to court)
• 7 states have authorized the state Attorney General to enforce a violation
• 1 state, Pennsylvania, has adopted language making it obligatory on the Attorney general to bring suite against a violator
• 6 states have authorized a state agency, such as the Department of Business and Industry (Nevada) or the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal (New York) to enforce a violation
• 1 state has authorized the county, city, or town attorney to enforce a violation
• 3 states have made it a violation of the state consumer fraud law to violate a tenant rights law, which is enforced by the state Attorney General or consumer (tenant)
• 2 states require an administrative hearing before the filing of a lawsuit

ILLINOIS MANUFACTURED HOUSING LAWS

Statutes

• Mobile Home Park Act, 210 ILCS 115
• Illinois Manufactured Housing and Mobile Home Safety Act, 430 ILCS 115
• Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act, 765 ILCS 745

Mobile Home Park Laws Require A Mobile Home Park Owner To:

• Apply for a license or permit
• Pay an annual fee and in some cases post bond
• Establish fair and reasonable park rules and regulations
• Comply with tenant rights