Some Oregon manufactured home community owners may have spent decades building reliable income—but without a clear transition plan. This uncertainty is especially common if their children have no intention of taking over management. The park may represent both their largest asset and an essential component of their retirement plan, which may lead to owners feeling caught between wanting relief from management while needing to preserve dependable income.

There were 32,321 fair housing complaints filed nationwide in 2024, one of the highest totals in more than two decades, according to the 2025 Fair Housing Trends Report recently released by the National Fair Housing Alliance. As usual, disability-related discrimination accounted for the largest share of complaints at 54.6 percent, followed by race, national origin, sex, familial status, and religion. 

Question:  :  I am the Regional Manager for an Oregon park management company.  I was reviewing the Legislation email [SB 1523 and HB 4123] and needed some further clarification on what we can technically charge back to our residents.  We have just introduced a resident portal and are now mailing out monthly rent statements. Are we able to charge back the portal fee and the cost of mailing fee of statements to the residents?

Oregon Senate Bill 1523

Purpose of Bill. Addresses electronic access to residential tenancies and provides access alternatives for tenant applicants who are unable or unwilling to use digital portals for residential housing services. It will become law on June 5, 2026.

A convenient parking spot is a prized amenity at many rental properties. You and your staff may routinely field requests like, How can I get a spot closer to the building entrance or the entrance to my space?

Don’t assume the person asking is just looking for a special favor. If an applicant or tenant has a mobility-related disability, they may have a physical need for a more convenient parking space—and be entitled to one under fair housing law.