Phil Querin Q&A

Phil Querin Q&A: Use of Storage Agreements
Question:  A contractor has been buying homes in the community, placing them on Storage Agreement and flipping after improvements.  Can a park owner deny a contractor a storage agreement based on a previous bad track-record in the community - shoddy improvements, bad dealings with new purchasers etc.  Are there any grounds to deny a contractor a storage…
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Phil Querin Q&A: Landlord Pass-Throughs of Public Service Charges
  Question: As a park owner we pass through the sewer and water charges to our residents. Currently, they are on 5-year leases, all expiring at various times. The leases address our right to pass through utilities. However, fire and police fees have been attached to the water/sewer bills we receive from the city. May we pass those additional fees through,…
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Mark Busch Q&A

Mark Busch: Changing Rules in an RV Park
This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action. The question often arises whether and how RV park landlords can change and update their park rules.  For manufactured home parks, the answer is clear – landlords can issue a rule change notice that allows…
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Squatter on RV Space
    This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action.   Unfortunately, it is not unusual to have someone simply pull into an empty RV space and refuse to pay or leave.  How does a landlord best deal with this situation?   Since there is no rental…
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Property Management

DO Enforce Rules Governing Common Areas - DON’T Unreasonably Limit Children’s Activities
It’s okay to enforce reasonable rules, especially in common areas, where the community has a legitimate interest in maintaining the property, ensuring safety, and protecting the right of all residents to peaceful enjoyment of their homes.
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What You Need to Know About Oregon Mandatory Mediation and Dispute Resolution in Manufactured and Marina Communities Resource Center
  State legislation requires manufactured home park and floating home landlords to amend Rental Agreements to provide for a Mandatory Mediation Policy (Oregon Revised Statute 90.767). The policy must include an explanation of the process and format for mediation and provide information on mediation services available. Statute currently calls for…
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