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Phil Querin Q&A: Water Leaks from Manufactured Home

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Phil Querin

Answer: By your question, it appears that your community is not sub-metered. If it were, the owners of the home would likely recognize the problem and immediately and fix it.

 

Phil Querin Q&A: Good Resident - Bad Family

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Phil Querin

Answer: My first question is, are these guests showing up at the invitation of your resident? Secondly, are they creating any disruption, or bothering the neighbors? Have neighbors complained, either to the resident or management?

Phil Querin Q&A: Assistance" Animals - When Do They Become A Ruse?"

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Phil Querin

Answer:  Disclaimer: Certain folks, especially those of the regulatory bent, will likely disagree with my answer.  The reason stems, I believe, from one of four sources: (a) Rigid (some might say “stubborn” or “dogmatic”) adherence to a law or regulation, regardless of how illogical and silly it may be; (b) A belief that everyone is a victim, and deserves to pamp

Phil Querin Q&A: Two Questions on Children in Parks

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Phil Querin

Answer 1: Generally, no. However, this isn'ta license to be rude to them. Let's start with the basics: If you are a legal 55+ community, you are not required to admit as residents, persons with children, i.e. those under the age of 18.

Phil Querin Q&A: Towing Vehicles in the Community

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Phil Querin

Answer. This can be a complicated issue. First, there are a series of state statutes governing the towing of vehicles from private property (here). They should be carefully reviewed before undertaking this process.

 

Here is a relevant portion of the law: