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Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin Q&A - Which is the best method for serving notices?
Question. I understand that there are different methods to serve notices on residents. Which do you believe is the best method?
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin Q&A - I understand that MHCO has developed a new Assistance Animal Agreement. What was wrong with the old one?
Question. I understand that MHCO has developed a new Assistance Animal Agreement. What was wrong with the old one?
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin Q&A - Distinguishing Service Animals from Companion Animals
Question. As a follow-up to your prior Q&A about assistance animals, I'm confused as to the distinction between them, "service animals" and "companion animals." Are we, as landlords, required to make a "reasonable accommodation," by allowing all…
Property Management
Maintaining an Age-Restricted Community: A Refresher on the Housing for Older Persons Act
If you are reading this, chances are you are one of the millions of baby boomers at or near retirement. Although you might not care for the moniker, the government has officially designated you as an "older person." If you own property designated as…
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55 and Older Communities, HOPA
Community Update
Landlord - Tenant Coalition Negotiations Concluded - MHCO Board of Directors Unanimously Vote To Support Proposal
Last week the Manufactured Housing Landlord Tenant Coalition held it's final meeting.  Some changes were made to the In Park Sales Conflict" issue but the other three issues remained substantially unchanged from our meeting in January. …
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin Q&A - Licensed Contractors For Repair Work in Community
Question: A landlord recently purchased a manufactured home in his community. He wants to fix the home up and then resell it. Does the landlord have to be a licensed plumber or electrician to do the respective work on the home?