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Phil Querin Article: Changes to Applicant Screening Procedures

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Changes to Tenant Screening Notice. If a landlord intends to charge an applicant for screening, the landlord must provide notice of various information related to screening and landlord policies (see MHCO Form 1B). One of the things an applicant must be notified of is the landlord’s commitment to non-discrimination.

Phil Querin Article: New Rent Control Laws

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

On July 6, 2023 the Oregon Legislature passed SB 611 which lowered the existing cap on annual rent increases for residential tenancies.  With the Governor's signature the bill is now the law.

Disrepair, Deterioration & MHCO Form 55

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Tip: Although Form 55 is only for use when there is disrepair or deterioration to the exterior of the home itself, the definition of a manufactured dwelling in ORS 90.100 includes “an accessory buildin

Bill Miner Article: Mediation Q&A

Property Management
Bill Miner
  1. What does mediation mean? Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that is different from going to court and having a judge (or jury) pick a winner and loser by determining the facts and applying the law to the facts.