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Phil Querin Observation - Caregivers and Occupancy Agreements

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

  1. If the provider doesn'tqualify based on the background check[1] then you don't have to accept them into the Community;
  2. If they violate rules of the community when they are already in the Community you can require they leave.

Phil Querin Q&A - Homes on Unstable Ground - Liability?

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer. Caveat: I am answering this question as a hypothetical situation, and no intent is made to render a legal opinion about an actual situation. Here are my thoughts:

Refinancing Mobile Home Loan at Lower Rate

Property Management
MHCO

One decision can make a significant difference in monthly payments: whether to finance the mobile home with a personal property loan or a mortgage.


Personal property loans, known as chattel loans, have much higher interest rates than mortgages. To some owners of manufactured homes, refinancing chattel loans into mortgages could reduce monthly housing expenses.

Mark Busch Q&A: We don't Want Marijuana In Our RV Park

Mark Busch Questions and Answers
Mark L. Busch

Answer: Your park is private property and you may legally prohibit the use of all marijuana based on federal law, which still makes marijuana illegal. In addition, Oregon's new marijuana law (Measure 91) specifically includes a provision prohibiting its application to any state or federal law pertaining to landlord-tenant matters.

Phil Querin Q&A - I understand that MHCO has developed a new Assistance Animal Agreement. What was wrong with the old one?

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer. If the test of a good or bad form is whether it works, I would say there was nothing wrong with the old form. To my knowledge, we heard of no complaints or claims arising due to problems with the form. However, over time, we hear of more and more issues concerning the use - and abuse - of the service animal designation.