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Rental Policies That Fined Families for Kids' Riding Bikes Yields Settlement - Oregon Landlord Fined $65,000

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While we know that anyone in a trusting relationship with the older person has the potential to be abusive, the dynamic is still predominantly intimate partner violence. This can be a long term relationship that has had abuse occurring all throughout the history of the relationship. Another form is a new relationship, possible post-divorce or widowed.

Fair Housing and Developmental Disabilities

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  1. Inadequate response time to a resident's questions.

In an era when customer relations is the new icon of successful marketing it only makes sense to get back to a resident's question or action-item in a timely manner. What is timely? Within 48 hours, at least tell the customer that you are checking on the matter and will have an answer soon.

Mark Busch Q&A: RVs: RV Rental Agreements

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Answer: Yes, there are a few new laws plus a few new twists on existing laws. In a shameless plug, I encourage all park owners renting RV spaces to attend my RV Law Seminar at the MHCO Annual Convention. The RV seminar is on Monday, October 20th at 3:30.

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A Refresher on the Housing for Older Persons Act (55 and Older Communities)

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Answer: That is a good question. First, to be clear for our readers, a "security agreement" is any agreement that serves as "security" on the property. For example, a trust deed is recorded on real property, and secures the promissory note. If the note is not paid, the holder can turn to the security, and sell it to satisfy the unpaid indebtedness.

Bill Miner RV Q&A

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From one year to the next, the only certainty one can realistically expect is that rents will need to be adjusted just to keep pace with the utility increases that are coming one's way from the various providers.

Occupancy By Whose Standard - Part 2 of 2

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If the son is on parole, you may want to try to contact his parole officer. I fully suspect that there may be conditions of his parole that may apply to keep him out of the park.

Occupancy By Whose Standard - Part 1 of 2

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Answer: Under the Fair Housing Act ("the Act") housing providers including landlords, are required to make reasonable accommodations to the rented facilities and common areas, if requested by a handicapped tenant or their legal occupant ('the requestor").

Anatomy of the Manufactured Home Community Insurance Policy

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Answer: The tenant application process is one of the least understood by landlords and managers. This lack of familiarity can result in significant liability to park owners. Here is a short primer:

Advertising and Fair Housing Violations

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Answer: Here is a summary of ORS 90.260, the late fee statute. It answers the questions posed above.


(1) A landlord may impose a late charge or fee, however designated, only if: