Legislative Accomplishments

AAMHO Legislative Accomplishments

    2024
    A person who owns or operates a mobile home park shall not: prohibit a tenant from installing reasonably necessary commercial cooling methods on the tenant’s mobile home.
    This post was recently updated to reflect the final wording of HB 2146 signed by the AZ Governor on April 2, 2024.
    ARS 33-1452(F)(9)
    Arizona HB 2146 Final Language

    2023
    Relocation allowances increased with immediate benefits to Residents forced to move due to park closures or change of use. Moving allowance for Single-section homes increased to $12,500; $20,000 for multi-section mobile homes; Abandonments increased to 40% of allowable moving costs from 25%.
    ARS 33-1476.01(C)1, 2 for more details.

    2022
    Caregiver provision to include homes covered by AZ RV Long-Term Rental Space Act;
    ARS §33-Ch 19, Articles 1-4, inclusive.

    2020/2021
    Caregiver provision signed into AZ LTA/law, is now consistent with Federal/HUD.

    2019
    Caregiver provision introduced

    2018
    AAMHO enacted legislation for park model homes moving expense to $4,000 and additional $2,500 for ground-set homes.

    AAMHO enacted legislation relocation changes increasing single wide expense to $7,500 and $12,500 for multi-section home.

    AAMHO enacted legislation requiring the security deposit or surety bond of $2,500 for not licensed mobile home mover.

    2017
    AAMHO passed legislation so that any person inheriting a mobile home by will, trust or any other testamentary conveyance may
    1) reside in the home if the person meets the requirements of the park, or
    2) sell the home in accordance with the deceased tenant’s rental agreement.
    ARS §33-1419

    AAMHO passed legislation that provides for increasing the amount of relocation funds in the event of change of use or closure of a park.
    ARS §33-1476.01(C)(1)

    AAMHO passed legislation that established a process for licensed realtors to also sell mobile homes with proper training.
    ARS §41-4028

    AAMHO passed legislation to make park model owners eligible for relocation assistance in the event of change in use or closure of a park or relocations due to change in age-restricted community use.
    ARS §33-2149

    2016
    AAMHO passed legislation providing that a park cannot require a tenant to place any additional person’s name on the Title to the mobile home as a condition of tenancy or residency for that additional person or pay a fee or other form of penalty for failing to place an additional person’s name on the title to the mobile home.
    ARS §33-1452(F)(8)

    AAMHO enacted legislation establishing guidelines for tenants and landlords of mobile home parks regarding the maintenance of trees existing within a mobile home space.

    ARS §33-1434(C) states that any rental agreement executed or adopted after December 31, 2016 shall disclose in writing any requirement that tenant maintain existing trees located on the mobile home space.

    ARS §33-1434(D) states any change regarding the tenant’s obligation to maintain any trees be subject to a substantial modification of the rental agreement.

    ARS §33-1434(C,D) states that beginning May 31, 2016, any new rule adopted after the execution of a tenant’s initial rental agreement is unenforceable if the rule imposes a reoccurring financial obligation to the tenant.

    2011
    AAMHO passed legislation to add relocations due to change in age restricted community to an all-age community.
    ARS §33-1476.05

    2009
    AAMHO enacted legislation providing for assistance and representation without the expense of a lawyer when appearing before an Administrative Law Judge for a hearing to protect your legal rights.
    ARS §41-4062(H)
    ARS §41-4065(D)

    2008
    AAMHO passed legislation so that RV parks charge utility rates for park-supplied utilities that do not exceed the “prevailing single-family or residential fee or rate” of the local provider.

    2005
    AAMHO passed legislation allowing residents to file a complaint with the appropriate entity if a park manager fails to provide proof of education.

    2000
    AAMHO passed legislation that increased the amount of relocation money available to home owners.

    1999
    AAMHO enacted legislation modifying the Landlord and Tenant Act so that you can apply to the relocation fund if you are forced to move because of a rent increase above 10% +CPI.
    ARS §33-1476.04(A)(3)

    AAMHO passed legislation requiring landlords to present tenants a history of rent increases and provide four-year leases with rent increases clearly defined.

    1995
    A mediation process was developed for residents and park owners to solve problems.

    1994
    AAMHO members turned out in force to prevent SRP from having a special rate higher than that for site-built homes.

    1987
    MHOA and CAMOA merged into AAMHO.

    1979
    Central Arizona Mobile Home Owners Association (CAMOA) was formed.

    1976
    Mobile Home Owners of Arizona (MHOA) was established.

    1975
    Passage of the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

    Arizona Revised Statutes (“ARS”)
    §33 Property
    Chapter 11 – Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
    Chapter 17 – Residential Rental Property
    Chapter 19 – Recreational Vehicle Long-Term Rental Space Act
    §41 State Government
    Chapter 9 – Civil Rights
    Chapter 37 – Housing
    §42 Taxation
    Chapter 19 – Personal Property
    §09 Cities and Towns
    Chapter 4 – General Powers