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Question: I have owned my mobile home since I purchased it with cash in 1996 and have resided in the same mobile park where I rent the land since that time as well. The landlord has now changed the rules and no longer allows pets. I am wondering if this is legal considering I own my home and just rent the land. ord should have no say in the matter. I am wondering though if it is legal for the park to tell me what I can do in my own home as far as having a pet. Thank you.

Answer:

To find out how the law applies to your specific situation, you may want to consult with an attorney directly. The following provides general information on the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

The Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord And Tenant Act applies to individuals who own their mobile home and rent the space (in the park). If you RENTED the mobile home and space, then the Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act that applies to apartments, etc. would apply.

In order to increase rent after a lease term (often 12 months) expires, a mobile home landlord must give 90 days notice before the lease expires, that he/she intends to increase rent. See A.R.S. § 33-1413(G).

Mobile Home Park landlords are permitted to change rules of the park so long as they give proper notice and the change does not "work a substantial modification of the rental agreement" for that tenant. See A.R.S. § 33-1452(D).

To find out whether this change would qualify as a substantial modification, you may want to consult with an attorney directly and provide the details of your specific experience.