(765 ILCS 745/6) (from Ch. 80, par. 206)
Sec. 6. Obligation of Park Owner to Offer Written Lease. Except as provided in this Act, 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, unless the prospective tenant waives this right in writing.
(a) The park owner shall be required, on a date before the date on which the lease is signed, to offer to each present and
future tenant a written lease for a term of not less than 24 months,
unless the prospective tenant waives that right and the parties agree to a different term subject to existing leases
which shall be continued pursuant to their terms.
(b) Tenants in possession on the effective date of this Act shall
have 30 days after receipt of the offer for a written lease within which
to accept or reject such offer; during which period, the rent may not be
increased or any other terms and conditions changed, except as permitted
under this Act; providing that if the tenant has not so elected he shall
vacate within the 30 day period.
(c) The park owner shall notify his tenants in writing not later
than 30 days after the effective date of this Act, that a written lease
shall be available to the tenant and that such lease is being offered in
compliance with and will conform to the requirements of this Act.