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Phil Querin Q&A

Phil Querin Q&A: When is a Hazard Tree Not a Hazard Tree? Who is Responsible?
A tree that was never known by anyone including the tenant, or the landlord, to be considered a “hazard tree” prior to a windstorm, later falls and does no damage.  This tree was neither planted by the current tenant, nor the community.[1]  …
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Phil Querin Q&A: Use of MHCO Form 42 (10-day Notice for Nonpayment of Rent)
  Question:  In reviewing MHCO Form 42, the new 10-day notice, which replaces the old 72-hour notice, we’re told not to use it without consulting an attorney to determine if the Moratorium is still in effect. Isn’t it still in effect until 7/1…
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Mark Busch Q&A

RV Eviction for Nonpayment of Pre-COVID Rent?
Question:  We have a couple living in a nice RV in our park on a month-to-month rental agreement.  They have been here for about two years, are retired, and have never had trouble paying the rent.  To make a long story short, we…
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Mark Busch RV Q&A: Covid-19 Eviction Moratoriums and RVs
Question: Do the state and federal eviction moratoriums apply to RV tenants?  What about short-term guests who are not technically “tenants?”  
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Property Management

How to Perform Criminal Records Checks Without Committing Discrimination
The last thing you or your residents would ever want is to have murderers, rapists, drug dealers, arsonists, and other dangerous criminals in your community. And because “criminals” aren’t among the people that fair housing laws protect, it’s okay to refuse…
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Does Resident Need to Keep Eight Dogs as a Reasonable Accommodation?
   
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Community Updates

2021 Oregon Legislative Update - Proposed Legislation
January 13, 2021
Earlier this week the Oregon Legislature released proposed legislation for the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session.  This is our first look at what the Legislature has in mind as we head into the…
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New Landlord Tenant Laws for 2021 - New Forms- Extension of Non Payment of Rent Moratorium - Summary of House  Bill 4401
January 4, 2021
      MHCO Editor's Note:  This summary is extensive with a lot of information.  A PDF copy of the same summary as below is attached above (the attached pdf version…
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Gov. Kate Brown calls 1-day special session for next week
December 15, 2020
    By Jamie Goldberg | The Oregonian/OregonLive12-15-2020   Gov. Kate Brown will call Oregon lawmakers into a one-day special session Monday to pass additional…
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Phil Querin Article: Oregon’s COVID Landlord -Tenant Restrictions After September 30, 2020 With UPDATED FORMS 101, 102, 103
October 20, 2020
Oregon House Bill 4213.The law prohibits residential (and commercial evictions) for “nonpayment”[1]of rent during the “Emergency Period” and “Grace Period”. The “Emergency Period” is…
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Bill Miner Article: Oregon Governor Brown - Executive Order 20-56 - Implications for Landlords
September 30, 2020
Written by Bill Miner and Blake Robinson - Davis, Wright, Tremaine   On June 30, 2020, Governor Brown signed into law HB 4213, a new moratorium on certain evictions.  A copy of the law is…
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