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Question: I purchased a mobile home in 55+ almost 2 years ago. I only pay lot rent monthly for lot #46. Today I received an additional email with an additional separate bill of $32 which said "Lot 47 occupied by Unit 46 extra lot fee charge". I was unaware the mh I purchased 2 years ago was on more that 1 lot, nor does any lease agreement or purchase paperwork state anything about my mh sitting on a double lot. This is the first I am hearing of this. Out of the blue they are billing me for a partial additional lot. Can they legally do that after 2 years? Space/Lot #47 is not mentioned anywhere.

Answer: You may wish to request that the landlord provide you with documentation explaining the additional charge. A mobile home park landlord may not change a tenant’s rent rate without first providing the tenant with 90 days’ advance written notice and an opportunity to either accept the new rent rate and stay or decline it and move when the existing rental agreement expires (A.R.S. § 33-1413(G)). If you would like legal advice, there are links to free and low-cost legal services on this website at http://www.azlawhelp.org/accessToJustice.