Permits, Zoning, Insurance
The day-count that turns a guest into a tenant, how to screen your own state and county, and what to ask your insurance agent.
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The lessons
All 4, in the order they are read.
The worksheet
Jurisdiction screening checklist
Answer every question for your state and your county before the first unit is bought. The Arizona row shows what a complete answer looks like. Record who answered, how, and the date; an email beats a phone call. Then have your attorney review the completed sheet.
| Question | Arizona example | Your state / county answer | Source, name, date | Attorney reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is there a consecutive-day count after which an RV occupant is a tenant? | Yes. More than 180 consecutive days per https://www.azcourts.gov/legalinfohub/Legal-Info-Sheets/Landlord/Tenant-Disputes-amp-Eviction/Arizona-Recreational-Vehicle-RV-Long-Term-Rental-Space-Act-Evictions | — | — | — |
| Which statute governs the tenant after the trigger? | Arizona Recreational Vehicle Long-Term Rental Space Act, per the same sheet | — | — | — |
| Could a park-owned RV be treated as a mobile or manufactured home under state law? | Check with attorney | — | — | — |
| What eviction process applies to a long-term RV space tenant? | Court process described on the same sheet | — | — | — |
| Does the county zoning code allow long-term residential occupancy of an RV on a permitted RV space? | Varies by county; ask planning in writing | — | — | — |
| Does the park's license or permit limit long-term spaces by count, percentage, or duration? | Read the permit; confirm with planning | — | — | — |