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Criminal Behavior

Phil Querin Q&A: Resident Convicted of Sex Crime Is Released From Jail. What Can Be Done To Prevent This?

Phil Querin Questions & Answers

September 3, 2013

Phil Querin

Answer: I assume when he was first accepted as a resident he did not have a criminal record for any sex offenses. The statute that comes into play is ORS 90.630 (Termination by landlord; causes; notice; cure; repeated nonpayment of rent.) It provides, in part: " ...

Rental Application Process (Part 2 of 6): Documents to Provide Prospective Residents; Screening Criteria

Community Update

August 27, 2012

Chuck Carpenter

Documents Provided To Prospective ResidentsIn addition to the Statement of Policy which includes copies of the rules and rental agreement, you should provide the applicant the following:o Criminal check authorization o Resident applicant screening fee should be acquired prior to accepting the individual as a resident.

Resident Guest Is A Sex Offender - Leaves and Now Returns - How to Evict

Community Update

July 5, 2012

Chuck Carpenter

Question - A tenant's son has a conviction for sex abuse and is still on parole. He was living with his father in the community until neighbors found out about his conviction and began complaining about his presence because this is a family park with many children. We informed the son's father that he would have to leave due to his conviction.

Screening Criteria - Essential to the Application Process

Community Update

February 28, 2011

Chuck Carpenter

Your "Screening Criteria" is another important document that should be provided to an interested applicant. This is the document that will determine where you draw the line between acceptance and denial. Your "Screening Criteria" is a written statement of the factors the landlord considers in deciding whether to accept of reject an applicant and any qualification required for acceptance.

Documents Provided To Prospective Residents

Community Update

February 8, 2011

Chuck Carpenter

When the prospective resident returns a complete and accurate written rental application, you should provide the applicant the following: