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Answer. This is a great question, and one that doesn'tget asked enough.

Still, not everyone has gotten the message. I've personally seen many owners - and real estate brokers! - list parks for sale without giving proper notice to residents, and I know of at least one lawsuit filed by residents against an owner for allegedly failing to comply.

Editor's Note:  Recently came across this article.  Although it pertains to Seattle this could just as easily happen in Salem, Medford, Bend or Newport.  Make sure you know your Fair Housing Laws!!

Answer. Before addressing your question directly, it is important to understand what state and federal law say about 55+ communities. Besides several qualifying requirements, a legally established 55+ community must have at least one person who is 55 years of age or older living in at least 80% of its occupied units.

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Please note revision from last week's article: The cities of Portland and Milwaukie, Oregon have passed local ordinances that require 90-day no-cause notices regardless of the length of the tenancy. Although of arguable legality, this would only affect RV parks located within those two cities.

What is this thing called Marketing?

What is this thing called Marketing?

What is this thing called Marketing?

Answer. Here is a summary of what you can and cannot do. The statute is found at ORS 90.725.

Rule 1. Do not accept rent if you know that the tenant is in violation of the Park Rules and you intend to issue a 30-day notice of default. Example: If the tenant has an unpermitted pet or has someone living with him/her who has not applied for residency as a tenant do not accept rent if you are planning to give the tenant a 30-day notice of default.