MHCO

"You'll own the community. Your rents will be protected." It sounds like a dream, and that's exactly why residents should read the fine print first.

1. Most of your residents are over 55, so you're allowed to exclude families with

children and market your property as an “adult” community under the senior

housing exemption.

Answer: False. Even if most residents are 55 and older, a community can still face fair housing

Editor's Note:  This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

What the Law Says

The FHA makes it illegal for housing providers to refuse a reasonable accommodation — a change to rules, policies, or services — when necessary for a person with a disability to use and enjoy a dwelling. Waiving a no-pets policy for a disabled tenant's assistance animal is a standard example of this.

The manager said that she could keep the dog if it was “within the weight limits in the rental agreement” and she paid a $14 monthly pet fee. The tenant replied that she was not aware of any weight limit for pets in the rental agreement. The manager responded, “15 lbs. [The landlord] is pretty strict about that.

The landlord objected, citing the tenant’s failure to serve proper notice of the claim and insisting that the suspicious timing was mere coincidence and that it was evicting the tenant for legitimate and nondiscriminatory reasons—namely, harassing and threatening his neighbors.

Outcome: The Nevada federal court issued the TRO.

Administrative Warrants vs. Judicial Warrants: Best Practices for Oregon Manufactured Home Community Owners and Managers

General educational information only. This article is not legal advice. Always consult your attorney before responding to a specific warrant, inspection demand, or enforcement action.

Oregon Senate Bill 1523 & House Bill 4123 (2026) Summaries

This is general legal information, not legal advice. Oregon manufactured home community law is specialized and complex.

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