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To Train or Not to Train? This shouldn't even be a question.

Property Management
Angel Rogers

Excuses for Avoiding Training

I have heard all the typical excuses for avoiding training. Here are some examples and my particular spin on how to turn these negative attitudes into positive solutions.

MHCO Pushes Back Portland Zoning Changes for MHCs

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
 Last month the cIty of Portland announced proposed changes for zoning of manufactured home communities within the city of Portland.  The policy driving these changes is to protect this particular type of affordable housing, by preventing MHC owners from closing their parks and converting them to other uses, including other uses currently allowed in the existing zoning district.

Clackamas County Trial Judge's Ruling Limits Overnight Guests

Property Management
MHCO

The case involved a mobile home park landlord who filed an eviction case because the tenant was allowing her adult son and his girlfriend to stay in the tenant's home without park approval. The park is a "55 or older" facility, and neither the son or girlfriend met the park's age requirements.

Multnomah County Jury Awards $20+ Million Tenant Verdict

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

This article is not intended as legal advice for any specific issue that might arise, since every situation is different. Always consult a knowledgeable landlord attorney with your specific legal issues.

By Mark Busch, Attorney

The Fair Housing Act - A Look Back as We Move Forward

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Editor's Note: The next MHCO Management Training Seminar is three weeks away - June 13th in Medford.  We are very excited to be welcoming Bjorn Hess as our one of MHCO's newest members who will also be presenting at MHCO's training seminar on June 13th.  Bjorn Hessis a founding mem