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Mobile Home and Landlord and Tenant Rights Act.
(Moeller, D-Elgin; Bush, D-Grayslake) requires the park owner to give the tenant written notice specifying the reason for any fine that may be imposed on the tenant if the tenant breaches any provision of the lease or park rules. “Fine” does not include any fees that are imposed on a tenant for services or products provided by the park owner to the tenant.
If a fine is imposed on a tenant, the following applies for 45 days after written notice of the fine is delivered to the tenant: (1) non-payment of a fine is not grounds for refusal to accept a rent payment; and (2) the fine may not be deducted from a rent payment. Acceptance of a rent payment may not be construed as a waiver of an unpaid fine. Passed both chambers.