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Question: Landlord sent a 10-day nonpayment of rent notice to a resident.  The night before filing the FED the landlord called the resident to remind them to pay - hoping to resolve it before filing and paying the filing fee.  Landlord did not hear back from the resident, so he filed the FED and paid the filing fee of $143.00.  Several days later…

You may expect all residents to abide by the lease and community rules, and you may take action against anyone who fails to do so. Fair housing law bans discrimination against members of protected classes, but it doesn’t excuse residents from following the rules, regardless of their race or any other protected characteristic. Don’t let your fear…

  Focus on fairness and consistency when dealing with residents who break the rules. It’s unlawful to treat residents differently because of their race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, disability—or any other characteristic protected under state or local fair housing law. That means you can’t single anyone out for breaking…

First in a series of articles dealing fair housing issues when addressing residents who break the rules.  Fair housing problems can arise when dealing with residents who break the rules. The specifics will vary, but all residents have to abide by some basic rules: They must pay rent, avoid damage to the unit (subject to reasonable wear and tear…

The following article is a discussion of the federal Fair Housing law governing 55+ communities.  The contents are not intended to constitute legal advice, and should not be relied upon by the reader as such.  All legal questions regarding this complicated and important law should be directed to legal counsel familiar with the area.   The Fair…

    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…

      Question:  We have a resident in our community that has been nothing but trouble.  He is on a two year lease that is coming up for renewal.  Can we simply decline to renew his lease?  

Introduction: MHCO has several forms that deal directly and indirectly with pets. In July, 2024, several changes/updates were made to them. Below is a summary:    

Question: A home burned down over the weekend in my community.  What are my rights and responsibilities?  How does the scenario change depending if the resident has or does NOT have insurance?

Question: What are the rules that apply if the landlord agrees to accept rent in an amount less than required under the Rental Agreement?