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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?  

  Always Assume The Matter Will Go To Court   While most legal notices will have their desired effect – e.g. the tenant will pay the rent, or maintain the space, or do what is necessary to comply – there are a small number of tenants who will fight. Of those who fight, some will secure an attorney. Most attorneys know that the easiest way to…

Question:  A former tenant who signed over his mobile but left the Park with almost $8,000 in back rent, unpaid property taxes and attorney fees is now applying to be a Temporary Occupant in a neighbor’s home.  Is there any way I can prevent him from living in the Park? If I deny him temporary occupancy, I’m afraid he will say he will be serving…

  A fair housing myth: You have to treat everyone the same to comply with fair housing law. It’s a common belief, but it’s not as simple as that. The law requires that you give everyone an equal opportunity to live at your community—not that you treat everyone the same. It’s often true that treating everyone the same helps to counter any…

This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action. On January 1, 2024, Oregon House Bill 2634 went into effect.  HB 2634 contained some important changes to the laws governing RV parks and RV tenants.   First, HB 2634 cleared up an ambiguity…

    The Basics. Except where the physical condition of the home is at issue, a landlord may terminate the space rental agreement by giving the tenant not less than 30 days’ notice in writing if the tenant: Materially violates a law related to the tenant’s conduct as a tenant; Materially violates a rental agreement[1] provision related to the…

  Legal Risk: People who are in this country illegally can’t sue for discrimination under the FHA if that’s the sole reason they experience discrimination. Explanation: In January 2003, HUD issued a memo clarifying that the FHA “does not prohibit discrimination based solely on a person’s citizenship status”; nor, the memo adds, does the law bar…

  Over the next couple months, MHCO will focus on the most significant new FHA “protected classes.”  Analysis will explain the legal basis for extending FHA protection to the group and list the practical measures landlords can take to manage liability risks when dealing with members of each group. We’ll conclude the analysis of each new emerging…