activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 6
- Direct tenant rights support via district directorsMaintains eight District Directors across Arizona who respond to specific questions from manufactured, park model, and RV homeowners regarding state laws and tenant rights.
- District Director Support for HomeownersMaintains eight District Directors across Arizona to answer specific questions about Arizona laws and address issues for manufactured, park model, and RV homeowners.
- District Director Support for HomeownersMaintains eight District Directors across Arizona who answer specific questions about Arizona laws and respond to tenant rights questions and issues for manufactured, park model, and RV homeowners.
- Educational Classes on Landlord-Tenant Act for Residents Know Your Rights EducationConducts educational classes, both in-person and online, on the Residential Manufactured Home Landlord-Tenant Act for members and park residents to educate them on their rights.
- Educational Classes on Landlord-Tenant Act for Residents Know Your Rights EducationOffers educational classes on the Residential Manufactured Home Landlord-Tenant Act for members and park residents, delivered both in-person and online, to educate them on their rights.
- Member education on Landlord-Tenant Act Know Your Rights EducationOffers recurring educational classes, both in-person and online, on the Residential Manufactured Home Landlord-Tenant Act for residents, including a 1.5-hour session and "Intro to the LTA" instruction to inform homeowners of their legal rights.
advocacy · 6
- Advocacy in the Arizona State LegislatureConducts advocacy in the Arizona State Legislature through a lobbyist and legislative committee, organizing annual District Listening Sessions to prepare for legislative sessions, and working to prevent adverse laws and pass beneficial legislation for manufactured home owners.
- Advocacy in the Arizona State LegislatureConducts advocacy in the Arizona State Legislature through a lobbyist and legislative committee, including organizing annual District Listening Sessions to prepare for legislative sessions and working to prevent adverse laws for mobile home owners.
- Internal governance and member engagement Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds monthly board meetings (primarily via Zoom), an annual members meeting each March, and operates with a volunteer board of directors to govern the organization.
- Legislative Bill Passage and Policy InfluenceAdvocates for and helps pass legislation, such as bills ensuring manufactured home park residents can use air conditioning units, adding a Relocation Fund to the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA), passing the RV LTA in 2017, and adding a caregiver provision to the Mobile Home LTA.
- Passage of tenant-protective legislationSuccessfully advocated for the passage of key legislation including the RV Landlord-Tenant Act (2017), a Relocation Fund provision in the LTA, a caregiver provision allowing under-55 caregivers to reside in 55+ parks, and two bills enabling use of air conditioning units during extreme heat.
- State legislative advocacy for manufactured home ownersConducts ongoing advocacy in the Arizona State Legislature through a dedicated lobbyist and legislative committee, including organizing annual District Listening Sessions each fall to prepare for the legislative session and preventing adverse legislation such as a proposed 1995 SRP rate hike.
research · 3
- Research and Educational Material Development Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityCo-authored a research paper on power outage preparedness in manufactured home communities and developed educational flyers for park managers and residents, and conducted a study on mobile home parks in the U.S.
- Research and Educational Material Development Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityConducts research, such as a study on mobile home parks in the U.S. and co-authoring a paper on power outage preparedness, and develops educational flyers for park managers and residents.
- Research on manufactured housing and extreme heat resilience Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityConducted research on U.S. mobile home parks using HIFLD data and co-authored a paper on power outage preparedness, producing two educational flyers for residents and park managers on preparing for outages during extreme heat.
capacity building · 4
- Organizational membership and advertising programs Membership Tiers with Competitive Access and Promotional BenefitsOffers individual membership subscriptions at multiple tiers (1-year, 2-year, 5-year) and sells annual advertising opportunities on its website and newsletter to support operations.
- Park Manager Certification TrainingProvides educational programs and certification classes for park managers to meet state certification requirements (ARS 33-1437), including initial training and recurring training every two years, offered both in-person and online.
- Park Manager Certification TrainingProvides educational programs and certification classes for park managers to meet state certification requirements (ARS 33-1437), including initial training and recurring education every two years.
- Park Manager Certification training Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency TrainingProvides state-mandated certification training for manufactured home park managers, including initial six-hour training and recurring six-hour sessions every two years, offered both in person and online to meet requirements under ARS 33-1437.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Addressing Extreme Heat Risks for Manufactured Home Residents extreme_heat_resilienceThe organization focuses on protecting manufactured home residents from life-threatening risks associated with extreme heat by ensuring access to cooling resources and promoting preparedness for power outages.
- Community-Input Driven Advocacy community-input-driven advocacyThe organization conducts district-level listening sessions to gather input from the community, which then informs and shapes its legislative advocacy strategies.
- Community-Input Driven Legislative Advocacy community-input-driven advocacyThe organization conducts district-level listening sessions to gather input from the community, which then informs and shapes its legislative advocacy strategy, working with a legislative liaison to monitor and craft laws beneficial to mobile and RV owners on leased land.
- Empowering Members through Legal Education member_educationThe organization provides educational resources and communications to inform members of their legal rights and responsibilities under Arizona law, specifically focusing on landlord-tenant law and procedures for violations, as well as laws governing manufactured, park model, and RV home ownership.
- Empowering Members through Legal Education legal_educationThe organization provides educational resources and communications to inform members of their legal rights and responsibilities under Arizona law, specifically focusing on the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and the Arizona Recreational Vehicle Long-Term Rental Space Act.
- Empowering Members through Legal Education legal_educationThe organization provides educational resources and communications to inform members about their legal rights and responsibilities under Arizona law, specifically focusing on landlord-tenant law and procedures for violations, as well as laws governing manufactured, park model, and RV home ownership and land rental.
- Leveraging Collective Membership for Advocacy power_in_numbersThe organization uses the collective strength of its membership to increase its influence in protecting the rights of manufactured home owners and to advocate for legislative changes that benefit mobile and RV owners on leased land.
- Leveraging Collective Membership for Advocacy power_in_numbersThe organization uses the collective strength of its membership to increase its influence and protect the rights of manufactured home owners, operating on the principle that there is power in numbers.
- Leveraging Collective Membership for Advocacy power_in_numbersThe organization uses the collective strength of its membership to increase its influence in protecting the rights of manufactured home owners and to advocate for beneficial legislation.
- Volunteer-Led Legal Advocacy and Support volunteer-led supportThe organization provides free assistance, including legal advocacy for issues related to the Landlord-Tenant Act, to both members and non-members through the efforts of volunteer board members and certified legal advocates.
- Volunteer-Led Support and Advocacy volunteer-led_supportThe organization provides free assistance, including legal advocacy for landlord-tenant issues, to both members and non-members, relying on volunteer board members and certified legal advocates for its operations and governance.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
District Listening Sessions
Holds annual fall sessions in each district to gather input from residents ahead of the legislative session.
LTA Education Classes
Offers free "LTA Lite" classes for residents on their rights and responsibilities under Arizona's Mobile Home and RV Landlord-Tenant Acts, both in person and online.
Legislative Advocacy
Advocates for favorable laws in the Arizona State Legislature, including preventing adverse legislation and promoting tenant protections such as the Relocation Fund and caregiver provisions.
Park Manager Certification
Provides mandatory certification classes for mobile home park managers as required by ARS 33-1437, including initial and biennial six-hour training.
Power Outage and Heat Safety Initiative
Develops and distributes educational materials for managers and residents on preparing for power outages during extreme heat, including co-authored research with Arizona State University.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- AZ State Legislature Government — Engages with the Arizona State Legislature through advocacy and lobbying efforts.
- Arizona State University Partner — Collaborated with ASU's Dr. Pat Solis on a research paper about power outage preparedness in manufactured home communities.
- Arizona State University Partner — Partnered on a "Mobile Home Heat Study" with Patricia Solis & Kate Varfalameyeva.
- CAMOA (Central Arizona Mobile Home Owners Association) Partner — Merged with CAMOA to form AAMHO in 1987.
- Department of Housing Government — Source of the 6-page LTA Summary and Violation Process & Procedure packet used in educational programming
- Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data Subcommittee (HIFLD) Partner — Obtained data from HIFLD for their Mobile Home Study.
- MHOA (Mobile Home Owners of Arizona) Partner — Merged with MHOA to form AAMHO in 1987.
- Pat Schoneck Partner — Former president serving as membership director and coordinating volunteer recruitment.
- University of Arizona Partner — Partnered on a study titled "Arizona’s Manufactured Housing: Challenges and Opportunities" with Mark Kear.