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A 55 plus Community has been in existence for fifteen (15) years. During that time two sets of on-site managers have managed the property. Each management team has allowed a few families to move in believing the community was well within the 20% margin allowed by Federal Fair Housing regulations.
State and local fair housing laws mirror federal laws, but add additional protected classes. In Oregon, for instance, "marital status" and "source of income" are protected classes in addition to the seven federal classes. To these state and federal classes, cities may add additional protections. Eugene and Corvallis, for example are cities that add "age" to the list.
Editor's Note: As we start the count down to the next full Oregon Legislative Session (2019) one of the biggest issues our industry faces is how to resolve conflict between residents and landlords.
By: Jim Joffe
It seems to me that Resident Relations" encompasses "resident relationships". Those residents with whom you have positive and pleasant interactions are often promoters of your community
What is the price of sleeping well? When considering what a good property management company provides to a park owner, there may be no more important question than that.
The most effective solution is getting good tenants in the first place. Screen each and every potential tenant for credit history, criminal convictions, and evictions. Set your application standards and stick to them (i.e., don't fall for any "hard luck" stories). There are certain restrictions on what may be considered in the evaluation process, so consult an attorney on the specifics.
The owners and manager of three apartment buildings in Washington have agreed to pay $95,000 in damages and civil penalties to resolve a lawsuit charging them with refusing to rent to families with children, according to a recent announcement by the Justice Department.
Do You Need an Attorney?
1. "Pick Your Shot" Never pick a fight you don't think you can win. And if you decide to fight, make sure you get in your best shot. By this I mean the following: (a) Just because a tenant has violated one of the park rules, don't think the first thing you must do is file a 30-day notice to terminate. If you file the notice, you've got to stick with it.