Rules and Regulations

1. Avoid Ambiguity.  When writing a rule, make sure that it is understandable.  If a court or jury were called upon to enforce it, would they be able to understand it?  Is it fair?  Is the rule capable of different interpretations?  Is it too vague so as to give little or

Rule changes for RV parks and other non-manufactured home tenancies are governed by

Even when you have solid evidence that a resident has violated the lease or your community’s rules, he may try to turn the tables by questioning your motives.

Example: In 2013, a Washington public housing community fought off a fair housing complaint filed by a resident who was threatened with eviction for feeding pigeons and allowing them to nest on his deck.

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

Answer:  First, a reminder. MHCO’s Q&As are provided as a member benefit for information only; they should not be relied upon as legal advice. You need to check with your own attorney on a detailed answer to your question.

HB 2634 moves the regulation of Recreational Vehicles out of the Manufactured Dwelling/Floating Homes portion of the ORLTA (ORS 90.505 – 90.850) and into the residential dwelling portion (ORS 90.100 – 90.465).

Answer:  I will address this in a series of suggestions which will hopefully provide some answers and/or approaches. First, remember that park property is private property. The landlord owns the spaces and common areas, and the residents own their home.

Spot the Discrimination Mistake

Answer:  This is a very broad question, which is why the answer will have to be general. What follows are some of the major issues that occur.