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Community Update
Portland City Council Extend Renter Protection and 'Housing Emergency' Policies
MHCO.ORG Note:  Pressure continues to build to provide more renter rights and legalize some form of rent control or rent justification.  Portland City Council's action this afternoon is yet another precursor of more to come in the Oregon…
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin Q&A: Accepting Rent From Non-Tenant Occupants
Question: When can a manager refuse payment by check? If the name on the check does not match the resident's name can (or should) the check be refused? Should there be a park rule to back this up? If the manager refuses payment because of the name…
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Accepting Rent, Rent, Non Tenants
Mark Busch Questions and Answers
Mark Busch RV Question and Answer: No Cause" RV Eviction Notices"
Question: Most of the tenants in our RV park are good folks and good tenants. However, inevitably there are always a few "bad apples" who make everyone miserable. What are the laws on "no cause" evictions?
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RV No Cause Eviction, Recreational Vehicle Eviction, RVs
Community Update
Community to Pay $72K to Settle Complaint Involving Assistance Animal
Last month, HUD announced that the owners and managers of two California apartment complexes has agreed to pay $72,000 to resolve allegations of discrimination against a female resident with disabilities who requires an assistance animal.The case…
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin Q&A - Enforceability of Local Ordinances
    Question. In certain Oregon counties, dogs are required to be licensed and vaccinated, etc. Are we allowed to enforce these same requirements/restrictions in our park with the residents?    
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Local Ordinances, Eviction Based on Local Ordinances, Vaccinations, Pets
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
MHCO Legislative Summary: Payment to Residents When Parks Close; Notices Upon Transfer; and Manufactured Dwelling Cooperatives
  Payments to Residents Upon Park Closure. This bill amends ORS 90.645 (Closure of Manufactured Dwelling Park) by increasing the required amount payable to residents as follows:     From $5,000 to $6000 if the manufactured…
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Legislative Changes 2017, Park Closure Reimbursement, Notice of Park Sale