Question. What if a portion of the community previously had ground instability issues and it was determined to be in a geologically hazardous zone? One or more homes were relocated from their spaces due to this condition, and some were deemed uninhabitable. But then the community owner placed other homes on the vacated spaces in the same unstable area. No disclosures were made to the residents whose homes were placed there.

The community was sold to a new owner, but the hazardous condition was never disclosed to him either. Then, another home began slipping, and was deemed uninhabitable. What liability issues do you see in this scenario?

Question. Are there any instances when a [housing] provider can deny a request for a reasonable accommodation without violating the Act?

Buying a mobile home, also known as a manufactured home, can be one of the most affordable ways to own.

Question: We're concerned that with the passage of Oregon's new marijuana laws, we'll have some tenants using marijuana in the RV park and maybe even growing it. We want to maintain our family-friendly RV park and don't want it here. What can we do?

Question. I understand that there are different methods to serve notices on residents. Which do you believe is the best method?

Question. I understand that MHCO has developed a new Assistance Animal Agreement. What was wrong with the old one?

Colliers International
Alex Cheng
4200 SW Vesta St

Portland, OR 97219
Phone: 971-645-2407
Email: alexander.cheng@colliers.com

Website: www.colliers.com/portland

Question. As a follow-up to your prior Q&A about assistance animals, I'm confused as to the distinction between them, "service animals" and "companion animals." Are we, as landlords, required to make a "reasonable accommodation," by allowing all of them? My understanding is that such animals cannot be counted as "pets" in regard to number, size, breed, or anything else as it relates to park Rules and Regulations. The exception being for animals that cause disturbance, injury, or is threating. Please clarify.

If you are reading this, chances are you are one of the millions of baby boomers at or near retirement. Although you might not care for the moniker, the government has officially designated you as an "older person." If you own property designated as housing for "seniors," you should periodically refresh yourself on the state of the law protecting "older persons" and to avoid the mistakes of other property owners.

Question: A landlord recently purchased a manufactured home in his community. He wants to fix the home up and then resell it. Does the landlord have to be a licensed plumber or electrician to do the respective work on the home?