MHCO

By:  Phil Querin, MHCO Legal Counsel

Tip: Although Form 55 is only for use when there is disrepair or deterioration to the exterior of the home itself, the definition of a manufactured dwelling in ORS 90.100 includes “an accessory buildin

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

By Phil Querin, MHCO Legal Counsel, Querin Law, LLC

Under Oregon law, a security interest on a manufactured home must be recorded on the structure’s Ownership Document. (ORS 446.571(3)). The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services administers the Manufactured Home Ownership Document System, available at mhods.oregon.gov.

Editor's Note:  MHCO is working on the revised Form 82A - we hope to have that uploaded and fillable later this month.  Thank you for your patience,

By Phil Querin

You Make the Call: Does the tenant have a legally valid claim for FHA discrimination?

Answer: Yes

You Make the Call: Did the landlord’s credit score minimum policy discriminate?

Answer: Yes

Situation: A condo association with a no-pets policy lets a tenant keep two service dogs to accommodate his disability. After several years of good behavior, the dogs turn into incessant barkers who disturb their neighbors. The association orders the tenant to get rid of them or face eviction.