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Question: so i have been renting a mobile home for almost 3 years now my landlord had are septic pumped last year. and septic guy told him we need a new leach line and new tank. tree roots cracked it and roots growing in leach line and tank and not up to code. so he never fixed it and retired in oct. he said he would bring by new landlord so we can meet him and he would fix everything well we have never met him do not no how to get ahold of him. and septic was full again so i used rent to pay for it cant use heater i need help have 2 kids one is 4 other is year can my landlord get away with this??

Answer: Under the Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. Title 33 Chapter 11), all landlords are required by law to disclose to their tenants in writing each of the following: 1. The name and address of the person authorized to manage the premises. 2. The name and address of the owner of the premises. 3. If applicable, the name and address of a person authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of service of process and for the purpose of receiving and receipting for notices and demands. (A.R.S. 33-1432(A)). And when there is a new owner or operator, this requirement applies to them too. (A.R.S. 33-1432(C)). A tenant who wishes to know the address of the person who owns or operates the park for the purpose of demanding required repairs has a right to obtain that information. You may wish to send a letter to whomever accepts your monthly rent payment (1) requesting contact information for the new landlord and (2) reminding them that the new landlord is required by law to provide it. If that does not work or is not possible, an attorney may be able to help you. There are links to free and low-cost legal services on this website.