Phil Querin Q&A

      Question:  We have a resident in our community that has been nothing but trouble.  He is on a two year lease that is coming up for renewal.  Can we simply decline to renew his lease?  
Question: A home burned down over the weekend in my community.  What are my rights and responsibilities?  How does the scenario change depending if the resident has or does NOT have insurance?

Mark Busch Q&A

    This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action.   Unfortunately, it is not unusual to have someone simply pull into an empty RV space and refuse to pay or leave.  How does a landlord best deal with this situation?   Since there is no rental…
This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action. On January 1, 2024, Oregon House Bill 2634 went into effect.  HB 2634 contained some important changes to the laws governing RV parks and RV tenants.   First, HB 2634 cleared up an ambiguity regarding…

Property Management

You may expect all residents to abide by the lease and community rules, and you may take action against anyone who fails to do so. Fair housing law bans discrimination against members of protected classes, but it doesn’t excuse residents from following the rules, regardless of their race or any other protected characteristic. Don’t let your fear of a fair…
  Focus on fairness and consistency when dealing with residents who break the rules. It’s unlawful to treat residents differently because of their race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, disability—or any other characteristic protected under state or local fair housing law. That means you can’t single anyone out for breaking the rules…