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March 1, 2011
Upon reaching the ending date, fixed term tenancies will automatically renew to a month-to-month tenancy upon the same terms and conditions (except duration and rent).In order to renew or extend a fixed term tenancy, (and avoid rolling into a month-to-month tenancy), the landlord must submit the…
March 1, 2011
A landlord may charge a screening fee solely to cover the costs of obtaining information on the applicant. The landlord must provide the applicant with a receipt for any such screening fee.A landlord may not charge non-refundable fees to secure a signing of a rental agreement.A landlord may charge…
March 1, 2011
Once you have determined that an individual is qualified to live in the community and all the proper documentation has been explained and signed, you should consider a meeting with the new resident. Use the Park Rules & Regulations as a briefing tool. The conversation should not be a "laying…
February 28, 2011
The Rental Application form provides the basic information needed to make a decision on accepting the applicant. Under current Oregon Law you will have not more than 7 days from application to accept or decline a prospective resident. Used properly, the rental application and personal interview…
February 28, 2011
Your "Screening Criteria" is another important document that should be provided to an interested applicant. This is the document that will determine where you draw the line between acceptance and denial. Your "Screening Criteria" is a written statement of the factors the landlord considers in…
February 28, 2011
As a community manager, you will normally be charged with accepting or rejecting prospective residents. This is one of the most important functions that you will perform as a manager of a manufactured home community. Done properly and effectively, the rental application and screening process will…
February 28, 2011
In order to comply with Oregon Law, and to provide accurate records, there are several forms that are to be completed when the applicant is accepted to become a resident in the community. These forms should be completed after you have reviewed the resident's application, and completed all…
February 28, 2011
By Terry R. Dowdall, Esq.
The federal Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) of 1988 created a new protected class of "familial status." In California, the federal courts have addressed these requirements by ruling that "all age" communities may not discriminate against children, no more than…
February 28, 2011
We all know that 80% or more of a community homesites must be occupied by at least one 55+ person, and that documented proof of age must be consistently required to qualify for 55+ status under HOPA. Let's not forget that the requirements also mandate the re-survey.What do the Regulations say…
February 8, 2011
When the prospective resident returns a complete and accurate written rental application, you should provide the applicant the following:A copy of the rules and regulations (if not provided earlier)Rental agreement formStatement of policy (if not provided earlier)Rent history of the spaceCriminal…
