Editor's Note: Recently came across this article. Although it pertains to Seattle this could just as easily happen in Salem, Medford, Bend or Newport. Make sure you know your Fair Housing Laws!! The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) recently filed charges against 23…
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What is this thing called Marketing? Let's first look at what Webster has to say about the meaning of "marketing" - (1) the act or process of buying and selling in a market; and (2) the commercial functions involved in transferring goods from producer to consumer. A more commercial…
What is this thing called Marketing? Let's first look at what Webster has to say about the meaning of "marketing" - (1) the act or process of buying and selling in a market; and (2) the commercial functions involved in transferring goods from producer to consumer. A more…
What is this thing called Marketing? Let's first look at what Webster has to say about the meaning of "marketing" - (1) the act or process of buying and selling in a market; and (2) the commercial functions involved in transferring goods from producer to consumer. A more…
MHCO has uploaded a revised Form 1 (Resident Application) and a completely new Form 1A. MHCO created the additional form (Form 1A) to accompany the general application (Form 1) to be used if the applicant reports any criminal history. These changes will go a long way in complying with the HUD memo…
By: Phillip C. Querin, MHCO Legal CounselThe difference between a well-run manufactured housing community and one with problems frequently lies with the rules and regulations each facility has adopted. Here are some tips for developing a set of rules and regulations that may be helpful…
The Department of Justice has announced a settlement of a case involving an Indiana manufactured home community for violations of the federal Fair Housing Act. The $130,000 fine settles a federal lawsuit filed in May 2015, wherein the owner of a 173-lot manufactured home community in Crown Point,…
By: Tony Petosa, Nick Bertino, and Erik Edwards of Wells Fargo Multifamily CapitalDespite a turbulent start to 2016, with the capital markets roiling from weakness in China and a downward spiral in oil and stock prices, borrowers have an abundant array of attractive financing options…
The Justice Department announced today that Thomas Mere, the owner and operator of Mere's Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Park in North Fort Myers, Florida, has agreed to pay $40,000 to resolve allegations that he discriminated against African Americans in violation of the Fair Housing…
Last night the Oregon Senate passed HB 4143 the Tenant Protection" bill. The bill is now on its way to Oregon Governor Kate Brown.'The Oregonian' reports -"... the 16-9 vote came late Wednesday