Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1481
Remedy after termination
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A. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord may have a claim for possession of the mobile home space and for rent and a separate claim for actual damages for breach of the rental agreement. B. In the execution of any writ of restitution issued pursuant to section 12-1178 or 12-1181, the landlord may provide written instructions to the sheriff or constable not to remove the mobile home from its space, and if those written instructions are provided, the sheriff or constable may fully execute the writ of restitution by removing all occupants and their possessions from the mobile home and from the space it occupies. The mobile home shall then be deemed abandoned and section 33-1478 applies and the landlord may terminate any utility services that are provided by the landlord. An owner of a mobile home in compliance with the provisions of subsection C of this section may recover possession of the owner's mobile home while the title remains in the owner's name. C. A mobile home that is subject to a judgment for forcible detainer may not be removed from its space until the provisions of section 33-1451, subsection B have been satisfied. The landlord may agree in writing to accept other terms in satisfaction of the judgment. This provision shall not apply to any lienholder of record on the date of judgment or its successors or assigns.
Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-1481 establishes what happens after a mobile home space rental agreement is terminated. A landlord may pursue separate legal claims for repossession of the space, unpaid rent, and other actual damages from the breach. When a court issues a writ of restitution, the landlord has the option to instruct the sheriff or constable to remove occupants and their belongings without physically moving the mobile home itself, at which point the home is treated as abandoned under § 33-1478. A mobile home subject to a forcible detainer judgment generally cannot be removed from its space until the conditions set out in § 33-1451(B) are met, though lienholders of record are exempt from that restriction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 33-1481, operators of mobile home communities who terminate a rental agreement may file distinct legal claims — one for recovery of the space and one for monetary damages — rather than being limited to a single combined action. When executing a writ of restitution, a compliant operator who wishes to avoid the cost or complexity of moving a mobile home may provide written instructions to the sheriff or constable to remove only the occupants and their possessions, leaving the home in place and triggering the abandoned-property process under § 33-1478. Landlords who accept alternative satisfaction terms for a forcible detainer judgment should document that agreement in writing, as § 33-1481(C) specifically contemplates written modifications to the standard removal conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
A.R.S. § 33-1481 affects mobile home residents whose rental agreements have been terminated, particularly regarding what can happen to their home during and after eviction proceedings. If a writ of restitution is executed without moving the mobile home, the statute treats the home as abandoned and triggers § 33-1478 procedures, so residents who own their mobile home should be aware that title ownership is relevant to recovering possession of the home. Tenants or mobile home owners facing a forcible detainer judgment may want to review the conditions in § 33-1451(B) — which must generally be satisfied before a home can be removed — and consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Arizona mobile home park law for general information about their options.
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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