Paradise North

Paradise North http://paradisenorthpark.com 55+ Manufactured Home Community located in Phoenix, Arizona Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:51:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Paradise North #76 http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-76-2 http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-76-2#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:05:53 +0000 Site Editor http://paradisenorthpark.com/?post_type=mhclisting&p=2952 Continue reading →]]> Continue reading →]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-76-2/feed 0 Paradise North #118 http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-118 http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-118#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:01:39 +0000 Site Editor http://paradisenorthpark.com/?post_type=mhclisting&p=2932 Continue reading →]]> Continue reading →]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-118/feed 0 Paradise North #15 http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-15 http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-15#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:19:45 +0000 Site Editor http://paradisenorthpark.com/?post_type=mhclisting&p=2898 Continue reading →]]> Continue reading →]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-15/feed 0 Paradise North #109 http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-109 http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-109#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:07:55 +0000 Site Editor http://paradisenorthpark.com/?post_type=mhclisting&p=2883 Continue reading →]]> Continue reading →]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/home-listing/paradise-north-109/feed 0 MHCA 2011 Annual Conference and Golf Tournament http://paradisenorthpark.com/1427 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1427#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:25:09 +0000 Site Editor http://azmhca.mhcsitebuilder.com/?post_type=mhcevent&p=1427 Continue reading →]]> Mark these Dates in Your Calendar: May 11 – 13 Be part of the crowd at the Desert Willow Conference Center 4340 E. Cottonwood, Blvd., Phoenix, AZ. MHCA will be holding its Annual Conference and Golf Tournament May 11 – 13, 2011 and we have some great presentations!

Joe Stegmayer, President Cavco Homes, Inc. and Chairman of the national Manufactured Housing Institute, will speak on the industry.
Marketing Properties on Your Own!
Financing Homes in Your Community
The new Medical Marijuana Law and How it Affects You
Attorney Doug Nelson will speak on the First Right of Refusal
Attorney Michael Parham on Lender Repossessions in Your Community and other topics
Abandonments

And, during the special day for Community Managers on May 11, we will again play Jeopardy! The Golf Tournament will be on May 11 at the Arizona Grand Golf Course in Phoenix. It’s a beautiful course and you are invited to play. Watch your Mail for more information.]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/1427/feed 0 Schedule for Educational meetings for 2011 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1439 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1439#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:27:15 +0000 Site Editor http://azmhca.mhcsitebuilder.com/?post_type=mhcevent&p=1439 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1439/feed 0 Honorary Members http://paradisenorthpark.com/1435 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1435#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:21:05 +0000 Josh Johnloz http://azmhca.mhcsitebuilder.com/?post_type=mhcarticle&p=1435 Past Outstanding Service Award Winners

1997	Sonny Rickles
1998	John Fairfield
1999	Darrel Macey
2000	Cindy Ashton
2001	Mike Parham
2002	Steve Kittel
2004	Gregory Johnloz
2005	Mike Conley
2006	Bill Robertson
2008	Kirk Saunders

]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/1435/feed 0 Crime Free Housing Programs http://paradisenorthpark.com/1434 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1434#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:17:08 +0000 Josh Johnloz http://azmhca.mhcsitebuilder.com/?post_type=mhcarticle&p=1434 Continue reading →]]> Phase I: Property managers and other personnel employed by the community must undergo training which typically includes education on preparing the property so it does not attract crime; applicant screening; a crime free addendum which should be added to all rental agreements; warning signs of illegal activity and the action to be taken in such circumstances; and crime prevention through environmental design. Phase II: A representative of the Law Enforcement Agency will inspect the property for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and general appearance. The Design security requirements may include applicant screening; a crime free addendum to rental agreements; enforcement of community rules that should include Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design requirements; and lighting and landscaping in the community. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design requirements may include such things as the maximum height for hedges located near home windows and a specific level of lighting available at night in the community. Phase III: After successfully completing the first two phases, typically the community will hold a meeting for its residents and have a representative of the Law Enforcement Agency available to explain the Crime Free Housing Program. Upon successful completion of all phases, a community can post Crime Free Housing Program signs on the property and may use it in advertisements.]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/1434/feed 0 Arizona Blue Ribbon Manufactured Home Community Program http://paradisenorthpark.com/1433 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1433#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:13:22 +0000 Site Editor http://azmhca.mhcsitebuilder.com/?post_type=mhcarticle&p=1433 Continue reading →]]> Program criteria includes:

Physical Property Inspection — evaluated on the physical appearance and condition of the exterior and interior of the common buildings and other structures, landscaping, streets and sidewalks. The evaluation is completed by representatives from MHCA and AAMHO;
Resident Satisfaction Survey — a confidential questionnaire designed to allow residents the opportunity to rate the community features, services and management. The Community is required to give each resident a copy of the survey and a postage-paid envelope to return the survey to AAMHO. Copies of the survey and return envelopes are provided, and the Community must provide the return postage;
Manager Education — managers are required to complete Arizona’s Management Training requirements.

The “Blue Ribbon Community” designation is valid for three years. Every three years a community must become redesignated to maintain its “Blue Ribbon Community” certificate or use the logo. Requirements for redesignation are the same as the initial designation. The “Blue Ribbon Community” designation is non-transferable. In the event that the community is sold or that controlling interest in the community is transferred, the “Blue Ribbon Community” designation becomes void. Owners who wish to achieve the “Blue Ribbon Community” designation are required to apply to MHCA, pay the application fee and complete the three part program procedures. If you have any questions or would like to apply for the “Blue Ribbon Community” designation, contact MHCA at 480-345-4202, 800-351-3350 or e-mail us at info@azmhca.com.]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/1433/feed 0 Trees http://paradisenorthpark.com/1396 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1396#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:26:36 +0000 Site Editor http://azmhca.mhcsitebuilder.com/?post_type=mhcarticle&p=1396 Continue reading →]]> Crouse v. Rincon MHP. The decision makes it crystal clear that tenants are to maintain trees on their spaces and the landlord is to do so in the rest of the park. The money quote appears at the bottom of page 3 of the decision: 9. The Petitioners in this matter failed to establish that the applicable law requires the mobile home park landlord to be responsible for the maintenance of the space once it has been rented to a tenant. To the contrary, the tenant has this responsibility, which includes the responsibility to trim the trees that grow on the rented space, regardless of who planted them. Tenants may claim that they will simply cut the tree down rather than take care of it. Landlords should be aware that the duty to maintain means the duty to take care of something, not destroy it. Tenants have no more authority to destroy a tree than they do to destroy any other part of the rental space. Many parks currently take care of all trees in the park. This decision does not mean they should stop doing so. Nothing in the law prevents a landlord from voluntarily caring for trees on rental spaces. There are many policy considerations supporting a landlord’s decision to maintain all trees. All this new ruling does is to confirm that such a decision is up to the landlord and is not compelled by the MHP Landlord Tenant Act. ALJ decisions do not set legally binding precedent. Other judges in other cases are not required to follow them. But in this industry they are routinely used to give both landlords and tenants guidance in how our laws work and informally have some precedential value. In any event this new decision certainly refutes the 2007 decision which is referred to in it. I hope that a copy of the decision is published along with this article. If it is, I suggest that any park that has been targeted with claims that tree maintenance is the landlord’s responsibility, even for trees on rental spaces, reproduce the decision and post it on the park bulletin board. I do not expect that AAMHO will be publicizing this decision even though its President was present at the hearing.]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/1396/feed 0 $500 Per MONTH Penalty by State http://paradisenorthpark.com/1394 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1394#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:02:07 +0000 Site Editor http://azmhca.mhcsitebuilder.com/?post_type=mhcarticle&p=1394 Continue reading →]]>

No 6 Hours of Education? $500 Per MONTH Penalty by State

During the 2005 Legislative Session, the Arizona State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1436, which will become effective August 12, 2005. It contained several changes to the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord – Tenant Act, the law governing manufactured home and mobile home rental communities, including a fine for landlords who do not ensure that their park managers have the six hours of education required by law. The law, as passed in 2000, states that within six months after employment as a park manager, a park manager shall complete at least six hours of educational programs and shall complete at least six additional hours of educational programs every two years. “Educational programs” is defined as classes, workshops or educational conventions that primarily instruct attendees on issues dealing with the operation of a mobile home park and that are sponsored by a nonprofit organization whose sole or primary purpose is the advocacy and promotion of the rental mobile home parks industry. The law further states the park manager shall post proof of completion and compliance with the educational program requirements in a conspicuous place at the mobile home park. As of August, 2005, a tenant may file a complaint with the Director of the Arizona Department of Building & Fire Safety (which includes the state Office of Manufactured Housing) if, on request from the tenant, the park manager cannot produce proof of completion of the educational requirements. The Director shall issue a show cause order to the landlord directing the landlord to provide proof that the requirements have been satisfied. If the landlord fails to produce satisfactory evidence of compliance or fails to respond within thirty days after service by certified mail of the show cause order, the Director shall impose a $500 civil penalty, with an additional $500 per month civil penalty to accrue each full calendar month beginning with the second month following service of the imposition of the civil penalty. However, all civil penalties will be exonerated if, within six months after service of the notice of imposition of civil penalty, the landlord furnishes satisfactory evidence of compliance. If a landlord does not furnish satisfactory evidence of compliance with the educational requirements within the six month period after imposition of the civil penalty, the matter shall be referred to the Arizona Attorney General for enforcement and collection of the civil penalties and a 10% surcharge on the total amount collected. All civil penalties shall be deposited in the state General Fund and the 10% surcharge shall be deposited in the Mobile Home Relocation Fund. ]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/1394/feed 0 Red Flags Rule http://paradisenorthpark.com/1393 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1393#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:12:30 +0000 Site Editor http://azmhca.mhcsitebuilder.com/?post_type=mhcarticle&p=1393 Continue reading →]]> Today & Tomorrow, MCHA’s newsletter, for more information!]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/1393/feed 0 Arizona’s landlord lien procedures have changed http://paradisenorthpark.com/1388 http://paradisenorthpark.com/1388#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:11:55 +0000 Site Editor http://azmhca.mhcsitebuilder.com/?post_type=mhcarticle&p=1388 Continue reading →]]> http://paradisenorthpark.com/1388/feed 0