Bill Status of HB 3437   95th General Assembly


Short Description:  MOBILE HOME LEASE-REQ

House Sponsors
Rep. Ruth Munson

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
765 ILCS 745/6from Ch. 80, par. 206
765 ILCS 745/8from Ch. 80, par. 208
765 ILCS 745/8.5 new
765 ILCS 745/9from Ch. 80, par. 209

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act. Provides a refund procedure for a lease or purchase agreement that a prospective tenant cancels within 5 days after signing the lease or purchase agreement. Provides that a landlord is limited to 2 months rent for a tenant's early termination of the lease. Provides that if a tenant leaves the park because of temporary illness or disability, the park owner shall allow relatives designated by the tenant or the tenant's guardian to live in the home. Provides for automatic lease renewal for 2 years unless certain requirements are met, such as a 30-day notice and a notice of reasons for the non-renewal of the lease. Provides that the park owner is to give 12 months notice of closing all or part of the park. Provides for the park owner and tenant or tenant association to use a State certified general real estate appraiser, selected by the parties or the court, to prepare an appraisal to determine the appropriate amount for rent and fees. Provides that the appraisal is subject to court review. Makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/27/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ruth Munson
  2/27/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/27/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/1/2007HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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