Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1451
Tenant to maintain mobile home space; notice of vacating; clearance for removal; criminal violation
Operative Text
A. A tenant of a mobile home space shall exercise diligence to maintain that part of the premises that the tenant has rented in as good condition as when the tenant took possession and shall: 1. Comply with all obligations primarily imposed on tenants by applicable provisions of city, county and state codes materially affecting health and safety. 2. Keep that part of the premises that the tenant occupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition of the premises permits. 3. Dispose from the tenant's mobile home space all rubbish, garbage and other waste in a clean and safe manner as prescribed by park rules. 4. Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person to do so. 5. Conduct himself and require other persons on the premises with the tenant's consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb the tenant's neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the premises. 6. Inform the landlord or manager of the mobile home park at least thirty days before the expiration of the rental agreement that the agreement will not be renewed by the tenant and that the premises will be vacated. If timely notice is not given prior to moving from the mobile home space, the tenant is responsible for rent equal to an amount consistent with the applicable notice period. B. A tenant shall not remove a mobile home from a mobile home space unless the tenant has received from the landlord a clearance for removal showing that all monies due the landlord as of the date of removal have been paid or that the landlord and tenant have otherwise agreed to the removal. The landlord shall not interfere with the removal of a mobile home for any reason other than nonpayment of monies due as of the date of removal even if the term of the rental agreement has not expired. C. A person shall not enter a mobile home park and begin work on the removal of a mobile home from a mobile home park without first satisfying the requirements for a clearance for removal as prescribed in section 33-1485.01. A person who has not satisfied the requirements for a clearance for removal as prescribed in section 33-1485.01 and who refuses to leave and remove their removal equipment from the mobile home park on request from the landlord commits criminal trespass in the third degree pursuant to section 13-1502. This subsection does not apply if the landlord refuses to provide the clearance for removal if the requirements in section 33-1485.01 are satisfied.
Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1451 establishes the maintenance and departure obligations of mobile home space tenants. Tenants are required to keep their rented space in the same condition as when they moved in, comply with applicable health and safety codes, properly dispose of waste, avoid damaging the premises, and avoid disturbing neighbors. The statute also sets rules for vacating — including a 30-day notice requirement — and prohibits removing a mobile home without first obtaining a landlord-issued clearance confirming that all owed amounts have been paid. Attempting to remove a mobile home without satisfying the clearance requirements under § 33-1485.01 can constitute criminal trespass in the third degree.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1451, compliant mobile home park operators generally document the condition of a space at the start of a tenancy, maintain clear park rules regarding waste disposal and conduct, and track whether tenants have provided the required 30-day notice before vacating. Landlords are expected to issue a clearance for removal once all monies owed as of the removal date have been paid or an agreement has been reached — and the statute prohibits withholding that clearance for reasons other than nonpayment. When a removal crew arrives without a valid clearance under § 33-1485.01, operators have the right to request that they leave, and a refusal to do so may constitute criminal trespass under Arizona law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-1451 outlines the responsibilities tenants of mobile home spaces carry throughout their tenancy and at move-out, including maintaining the space, following park rules on waste disposal, avoiding damage, and not disturbing neighbors. Tenants who plan to vacate should be aware that the statute requires at least 30 days' notice before the rental agreement expires, and failure to provide timely notice can result in liability for rent covering the applicable notice period. Before a mobile home can be removed, tenants have the right to receive a clearance from the landlord once all amounts due are settled; tenant-rights organizations or a licensed Arizona attorney can help clarify what options are available if a landlord improperly withholds that clearance.
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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