Legislative Accomplishments

Here is a list of accomplishments that AAMHO has been involved with:

  • 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%.
    See: 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 Fed’l/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.
  • 2018- AAMHO enacted legislation relocation changes increasing single wide expense to $7,500 and $12,500 for multi-section home.
  • 2018 – 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)
  • 2017–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)]
  • 2017–AAMHO passed legislation that established a process for licensed realtors to also sell mobile homes with proper training. (ARS §41-4028)
  • 2017–AAMHO passed legislation to make park model owners eligible for relocation assistance in the event of change in use or closure of a park [ARS §33-2149] or relocations due to change in age-restricted community use.
  • 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)]
  • 2016–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 §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) and §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)]
  • 1999–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.
  • ARS §33 Chapter 11, Chapter 17;
            §41 Chapter 9, 37;
             §42 Chapter 19;
            §09 Chapter 4 – Misc: Towing of Vehicles