Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1407
Exclusions from application of chapter
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A. This chapter does not apply to an occupancy in or operation of public housing as authorized, provided or conducted under or pursuant to title 36, chapter 12, or under or pursuant to any federal law or regulation that might conflict therewith. B. This chapter does not apply to a mobile home and mobile home space if both are owned by the same person, to recreational vehicles or, except for sections 33-1476.01, 33-1476.02 and 33-1476.03, to travel trailers or to the rental of a mobile home space that is not located in a mobile home park. C. This chapter does not apply to a mobile home that has not been occupied for residential purposes by one or more persons in its current location with the approval of the landlord since being titled to the mobile home's present owner unless the present owner proves by clear and convincing evidence that the mobile home owner acquired the mobile home for residential purposes but was prohibited from using the mobile home due to circumstances beyond the mobile home owner's control. This subsection includes a mobile home owned by a broker or dealer as defined in section 41-4001.
A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. § 33-1407 carves out several categories of housing from the protections and obligations established by Arizona's mobile home landlord-tenant chapter. Public housing operating under state or federal authority, recreational vehicles, travel trailers (with limited exceptions), and mobile homes co-owned with their spaces by the same person all fall outside the chapter's reach. Additionally, a mobile home that has not been residentially occupied in its current location with landlord approval—since being titled to its present owner—generally does not receive the chapter's protections unless the owner can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that circumstances beyond their control prevented residential use.
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Operators and owners of mobile home parks should be aware that A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. § 33-1407 defines the boundaries of which tenancies are governed by Arizona's mobile home landlord-tenant chapter. Compliant operators typically confirm whether a given occupancy or property type falls within one of the listed exclusions—such as recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or co-owned mobile home and space arrangements—before applying the chapter's rules. Understanding these exclusions helps operators determine which statutory obligations and tenant protections apply to each specific type of occupancy on their property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. § 33-1407 determines whether the protections of Arizona's mobile home landlord-tenant chapter extend to a particular living situation. Residents in public housing, recreational vehicles, or travel trailers (outside the three enumerated exceptions) may find that the chapter's protections do not apply to them, while those in qualifying mobile home park spaces generally remain covered. Tenants who are uncertain whether their occupancy falls within or outside these exclusions may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Arizona mobile home law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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