Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1435
Limitation of liability
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A. Unless otherwise agreed, a landlord who conveys premises that include a mobile home space subject to a rental agreement in a good faith sale to a bona fide purchaser is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring subsequent to written notice to the tenant of the conveyance. He remains liable to the tenant for any right of possession, property and money to which the tenant is entitled under section 33-1431. B. Unless otherwise agreed, a manager of premises that include a mobile home space is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the termination of his management, except such notice shall not terminate any agreement or legal liability.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. § 33-1435, Arizona law sets out how liability shifts when a mobile home space landlord sells the property or a property manager ends their management role. Once written notice of a sale or management termination is delivered to the tenant, the departing landlord or manager is generally no longer responsible for obligations arising after that notice. However, a selling landlord retains responsibility for any rights of possession, property, or money the tenant is already owed under § 33-1431, and a manager's notice of termination does not by itself cancel any existing agreement or legal obligation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landlords and property managers dealing with mobile home spaces in Arizona should be aware that A.R.S. § 33-1401 et seq. § 33-1435 ties liability relief directly to the delivery of proper written notice to tenants. A landlord who sells in a good-faith transaction to a bona fide purchaser generally documents and delivers that written conveyance notice promptly, while also ensuring any outstanding tenant entitlements under § 33-1431—such as deposits or property rights—are addressed before or at the time of transfer. Managers who are ending their role similarly provide written notice of the management termination, understanding that doing so does not automatically dissolve any underlying agreements or legal obligations already in place.
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. § 33-1435 protects mobile home space tenants by preserving certain rights even when ownership or management changes hands. If a landlord sells the property, the selling landlord remains responsible for any rights to possession, property, or money already owed to the tenant under § 33-1431, regardless of the sale. Tenants who believe their rights have not been honored after a sale or management change may consider raising a violation as a defense in any related proceeding, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney familiar with Arizona landlord-tenant 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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