Phil Querin Q&A

Phil Querin Q&A: The Statute of Limitations Under Oregon’ s Landlord-Tenant Law
  Question: I'm in the middle of an eviction against a resident for nonpayment of rent and Legal Aid is claiming there is a statute saying I can only go back one year back for past-due rent. Is this correct?  
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Phil Querin Q&A: Tenant’s Refusal to Repair Water Leak Under Home
  Question: How does a landlord deal with a Tenant who refuses to repair a water leak under their home? Can the landlord do the work and charge the Tenant?  
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Mark Busch Q&A

Evicting “Vacation Occupants” from RV Park
By:  Mark L. Busch, P.C., Attorney at Law This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action. Question: We have a person on a vacation occupancy agreement in our RV park (MHCO Form 202).  The end date for the agreement is coming up, but this person says he…
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Mark Busch: Changing Rules in an RV Park
This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action. The question often arises whether and how RV park landlords can change and update their park rules.  For manufactured home parks, the answer is clear – landlords can issue a rule change notice that allows…
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Property Management

DO Be Prepared for Potential Retaliation Claims - DON’T Crack Down Because of a Prior Fair Housing Complaint 
  Even with solid evidence that a resident has broken your rules, you run the risk of a retaliation claim any time you take action against a resident who has filed a fair housing complaint against you.
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DO Enforce Rules Governing Common Areas - DON’T Unreasonably Limit Children’s Activities
It’s okay to enforce reasonable rules, especially in common areas, where the community has a legitimate interest in maintaining the property, ensuring safety, and protecting the right of all residents to peaceful enjoyment of their homes.
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