Rent

Question: We have had to file two consecutive FED Complaints against a resident. The day before the first appearance for each case, the resident tender the rent that was due, although he do not pay the court fees of $115.00. After two months of this, he owes us $230.00. He promises to repay this amount but does not. Now rent is due for January, 2012.

A landlord may require the payment of a security deposit (ORS 90.295). The landlord may claim from the security deposit only the amount reasonably necessary to:

1. A landlord may charge a screening fee solely to cover the costs of obtaining information on the applicant.  The landlord must provide the applicant with a receipt for any such screening fee.
2. A landlord may not charge non-refundable fees to secure a signing of a rental agreement.
3. A landlord may charge a deposit to an applicant for the purpose of securing the execution o

Once you have determined that an individual is qualified to live in the community and all the proper documentation has been explained and signed, you should consider a meeting with the new resident. Use the Park Rules & Regulations as a briefing tool.