HB 2635 Summary

• Amends Arizona law to allow residents with disabilities to have one or more caregivers occupy their mobile home to provide necessary live-in health care, personal care, or supportive services.

• Expands protections under Arizona and federal fair housing laws by replacing requirement for physician's written treatment plan with a disability-based standard focused on equal opportunity to use and enjoy the dwelling.

• Prohibits landlords from charging any fees for caregivers providing live-in health care, personal care, or supportive services.

• Clarifies that caregivers have no rights of tenancy and cannot modify the rental agreement terms between landlord and resident.

• Requires caregivers to comply with mobile home park rules and regulations.