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Community Update
Oregon Releases Rent-Control Cap for 2025
MHCO Note:  Although the limit for 2025 will be set at 10%, housing providers should be aware that legislative action in 2025 could quickly change the limit formula downward.   |Published: Sep. 23, 2024, 'Oregonian'. Oregon…
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Rent Control, Rent Control Cap, Inflation
Property Management
Fair Housing ‘Dos & Don'ts’ for Dealing with Residents Who Break the Rules
First in a series of articles dealing fair housing issues when addressing residents who break the rules.  Fair housing problems can arise when dealing with residents who break the rules. The specifics will vary, but all residents have to…
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Rule Violations, Fair Housing, Eviction
Property Management
Phil Querin: 55 and Older Communities
The following article is a discussion of the federal Fair Housing law governing 55+ communities.  The contents are not intended to constitute legal advice, and should not be relied upon by the reader as such.  All legal questions regarding…
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55 and Older Communities
Mark Busch Questions and Answers
Squatter on RV Space
    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…
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RV Park, RV Law
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin Q&A: May a Landlord Unilaterally Decline to Renew a Resident’s Fixed Term Tenancy?
      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?  
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Lease Renewal, Lease Expiration
Community Update
Disaster Planning - Reducing Risks in Your MH Community, RV Park and Floating Home Community
While setting up a disaster plan for manufactured home communities, rv park or floating home community,  be sure to include steps that would reduce the risk of damage or injury.  Here are some actions to consider:   Keep trees…
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Disaster Planning, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Prevention