Community Updates

One of the most challenging issues facing park owners and managers is the issue of pets. ORS 90.530 outlines the do's and don'ts of pets in manufactured home communities. Here is a summary.1. Changes in Community Rules or Regulations addressing pets: A resident may keep a pet that is living with…

By Tiffany Mittal - Multifamily Utility CompanyManufactured Homes and Submetering What is Submetering?Submetering is the process of installing a water, gas or electric meter on each mobile home after the master utility meters for the mobile home park. The term submeter" is used for any meter…

Question: A community's security camera taped one of the residents one night cutting the line and stealing the camera. The landlord wants to give a 30 day notice. Any issues the landlord should be aware of since it was video-taped? If the accused resident does nothing wrong again in the…

Question - A tenant's son has a conviction for sex abuse and is still on parole. He was living with his father in the community until neighbors found out about his conviction and began complaining about his presence because this is a family park with many children. We informed the son's father…

Question - A landlord is near the end of an abandonment notice. The former resident and owner of the home without notice to the landlord sells the "abandoned" home to another person. Does the landlord have to send a new abandonment notice to the new owner and restart the 60 day clock? Answer: […

Question - A resident moves out of their house but the daughter continues to pay a storage fee and signed a MHCO Storage Agreement. The home is not being occupied by anyone. All storage fees are current. However, no one is maintaining the yard or outside of the home. This is required under the…

Please Note: This form is general in nature, and some provision may not be necessary or appropriate for your community. MHCO recommends that you and your legalcounsel determine which provisions may be appropriate. User acknowledges that MHCO, it's officers, directors, and legal counsel are not…

Question: A home was purchased by a local dealer from a resident who had not paid rent for several months. The dealer then sold the home to another person who applied for tenancy and passed the screening criteria. The landlord wants the past due rent ($900) paid before permitting applicant to…

By Kris Monte - President Blackhawk Capital GroupE-mail: kmonte@bhcapitalgroup.comThe SAFE Act has received a lot of attention lately by park owners, but did you know that it's really only one law of many state and federal lending regulations you are required to comply with when selling homes on…

Question: We just acquired a manufactured home in our community. I would rather sell it to a new tenant, but would consider renting it out or doing a rent-to-own. If I pursue rent-to-own option, will I be subject to the new SAFE Act?Answer: Remember that the SAFE Act only applies if the seller/…