Question: We have resident leaving the community. His wife left the park six months earlier due to divorce. How does the manager handle the deposit? Does the ex-wife get the entire check? What else should the manager be concerned with in this situation?
Question: We have resident leaving the community. His wife left the park six months earlier due to divorce. How does the manager handle the deposit? Does the ex-wife get the entire check? What else should the manager be concerned with in this situation?
The eviction process can be daunting to those landlords and managers who rarely, if ever, have been involved in the unpleasant task of trying to remove a tenant from a community. An eviction (formally known as a "forcible entry and detainer" or "FED") is an expedited legal procedure designed to allow landlords to obtain possession of their property through the court system. When the eviction involves a space at a manufactured housing community, it is the space, not the home, that is returned to the landlord. Following a successful eviction, the court will render a "judgment of restitution" to the landlord. This means that the space will be restored back to the landlord and the tenant's right of possession to the space has been taken away. However, this leaves the issue of the manufactured home sitting on the space. Does an evicted tenant have any further rights to the home, and if so, how are those rights exercised? It is the abandonment process described in ORS 90.675, that addresses this issue, as we will discuss below. The rule to remember, however, is that once the court has granted the eviction, i.e. awarded the landlord a "judgment of restitution" the only legal way for the home to be removed or resold is in accordance with the abandonment process described in ORS 90.675.[1]
The eviction process can be daunting to those landlords and managers who rarely, if ever, have been involved in the unpleasant task of trying to remove a tenant from a community. An eviction (formally known as a "forcible entry and detainer" or "FED") is an expedited legal procedure designed to allow landlords to obtain possession of their property through the court system. When the eviction involves a space at a manufactured housing community, it is the space, not the home, that is returned to the landlord. Following a successful eviction, the court will render a "judgment of restitution" to the landlord. This means that the space will be restored back to the landlord and the tenant's right of possession to the space has been taken away. However, this leaves the issue of the manufactured home sitting on the space. Does an evicted tenant have any further rights to the home, and if so, how are those rights exercised? It is the abandonment process described in ORS 90.675, that addresses this issue, as we will discuss below. The rule to remember, however, is that once the court has granted the eviction, i.e. awarded the landlord a "judgment of restitution" the only legal way for the home to be removed or resold is in accordance with the abandonment process described in ORS 90.675.[1]
Vicki Coons is with Complete Mobile Home Sales and generously agreed to share this article with MHCO Members. Her contact information is listed below. MHCO is always excited to showcase an MHCO Associate Member.
At some point, you'll feel ready to settle down and start a family. Though it's an exciting new chapter in your life, you have to consider a lot of things first, from career plans to personal goals. You also have to take into account adjusting to the married life and eventually becoming a parent.
One of the most important preparations you have to think about is where to live. You want a decent place to raise your family - somewhere that you can truly call your home. Many young households today don't have a clear idea of where to settle down. Usually, they'd go for anything that's not pricey or isolated.
Manufactured houses are great options for young families. For the past few years, mobile homes have gained widespread popularity. From one end of the country to the other, you can find communities of pre-fabricated homes, particularly in places like Oregon.
If you are thinking about settling down or looking for a quality property to move into, take a look at the following to know why manufactured homes in Oregon are a great choice:
Pre-fabricated homes are affordable
Compared to brand new modern homes, manufactured housing is an affordable alternative for young families. You get more value for your investment. From the actual construction of the structure to maintenance and upgrades, the cost is significantly less than what you'd spend on a stick-built house. For a starting household, this is a great selling point.
Mobile homes are all about quality living
Affordability doesn't equate to inferior living standards. In fact, families are better off with mobile homes because they offer just the solutions they need. With the number of options available, they can choose the house that suits their situation. Mobiles homes in Oregon, for instance, vary in design and function. From elaborate floor plans to simple yet elegant house design, you can certainly find one that matches your preferences.
Green Living
Another less obvious yet equally striking benefit of mobile homes is green living. Builders don't waste a lot of materials during construction because they have complete control over the quality. The materials themselves are made of sustainable, eco-friendly components. As they are built with having a minimal impact to the environment in mind, in a way, you are giving back to nature. Residing in a mobile home can kick start your family's green living.
You belong to a community
No place is better for raising a family than in the safety of a community. Many mobile homes are located in communities and RV parks. Our listed manufactured homes in Oregon, for instance, are located in some of the prime spots in the country.
More financing options
There are also more financing options available for mobile homes. Here at Complete Mobile Homes, we work closely with local and national lending institutions. You can easily get the financing resource you need, so you can finally move into your manufactured house. You may consult with our team of manufactured home professionals to know more about your financing options.
Starting a family is a major decision, so is choosing a place to live. With all the benefits of living in a manufactured home in Oregon, deciding is now much easier to do. If you want the best for your family, a mobile home is for you.
Vicki A. Coons
4741 Hillcrest Rd
Medford, OR 97504
Phone: 541-951-6953
Fax: 541-772-3938
Email: vickicoons9@gmail.com
Website: www.complete-mobilehomes.com
Question: A resident stops by the manager's office on the 5th of the month and offers to pay $150 of the $350 of rent that is due, and promising to pay the remaining $200 by the 15th of the month. The tenant claims that the landlord must accept the partial payment. What are the landlord's options? Can the landlord refuse the partial payment? Where do you draw the line - say a 72 hour notice has been issued - does that change the partial payment scenario?
Question: A resident stops by the manager's office on the 5th of the month and offers to pay $150 of the $350 of rent that is due, and promising to pay the remaining $200 by the 15th of the month. The tenant claims that the landlord must accept the partial payment. What are the landlord's options? Can the landlord refuse the partial payment? Where do you draw the line - say a 72 hour notice has been issued - does that change the partial payment scenario?
The Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") prohibits discrimination against people on account of disability. Title III governs places of "public accommodation" and affects certain areas of mobile home and RV parks. In a nutshell, a "public accommodation" is any place to which the public is invited. For a typical mobile home park, this would at least include the leasing office, the parking lot for the leasing office, and an accessible pathway connecting them. These are "pubic use facilities." If a mobile home or RV park has short-term (i.e. daily or weekly) RV space rentals, the entire park could be considered a public accommodation, in which case the park would need to comply with the ADA.
The Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") prohibits discrimination against people on account of disability. Title III governs places of "public accommodation" and affects certain areas of mobile home and RV parks. In a nutshell, a "public accommodation" is any place to which the public is invited. For a typical mobile home park, this would at least include the leasing office, the parking lot for the leasing office, and an accessible pathway connecting them. These are "pubic use facilities." If a mobile home or RV park has short-term (i.e. daily or weekly) RV space rentals, the entire park could be considered a public accommodation, in which case the park would need to comply with the ADA.