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Phil Querin Q&A: Abandonment and Senior Tax Deferral

Question: We are currently dealing with an abandoned home where the tenant has passed away and he was in a "Senior Tax Deferral" program through the Oregon Dept. of Revenue ("DOR"). According to our county tax collector the deceased tenant's account is current, since the DOR has paid them ever since the tenant entered the program in 1999. A title search on the home has the DOR listed as a lien holder.


My question is if and when the abandoned property is sold at a private auction and we (the Landlord) win with the highest sealed bid, are we liable for the taxes in the program? Are they considered already paid? Is the DOR simply a lien holder or are they considered a tax collector? Side note: According to the tax collector, this home is valued at approximately $20,000.



Phil Querin Q&A: Abandonment and Senior Tax Deferral

Question: We are currently dealing with an abandoned home where the tenant has passed away and he was in a "Senior Tax Deferral" program through the Oregon Dept. of Revenue ("DOR"). According to our county tax collector the deceased tenant's account is current, since the DOR has paid them ever since the tenant entered the program in 1999. A title search on the home has the DOR listed as a lien holder.


My question is if and when the abandoned property is sold at a private auction and we (the Landlord) win with the highest sealed bid, are we liable for the taxes in the program? Are they considered already paid? Is the DOR simply a lien holder or are they considered a tax collector? Side note: According to the tax collector, this home is valued at approximately $20,000.



The Tenant Application and Screening Process

 

 

 

The tenant application process is one of the least understood by landlords and managers. This lack of familiarity can result in significant liability to park owners. The purpose of this article is to set forth the applicable laws governing the process, and discuss some tips and traps that may be useful when certain issues and problems arise.

 

 

 

 

 

Andy Carey - How to Value Your Sleep

 

What is the price of sleeping well?  When considering what a good property management company provides to a park owner, there may be no more important question than that. 

 

No, I am not referring to the price of the newest, luxury Tempur-pedic mattress and high-loft shredded memory foam pillows.  Although, for the record those may be worth due consideration as well.

 

By the price of sleeping well" I mean the value to a mindful park owner of having one's highly valuable real estate holdings cared for by an experienced

Phil Querin Q&A: Repairs Upon Resale

Question:  Can management require of a resident selling their home in the community that the space be removed of all attachments and outbuildings that were added upon initial occupancy? E.g. the removal of all decking, sun rooms etc.?  What kind of notice does the landlord give while the home is up for sale with potential buyers are considering the home with these amenities?  Can the landlord restrict colors for the home and even restrict the size and type of fencing?  How does this all fit into the new law on disrepair and deterioration passed by the legislature in 2017 (SB277)?

Phil Querin Q&A: Repairs Upon Resale

Question:  Can management require of a resident selling their home in the community that the space be removed of all attachments and outbuildings that were added upon initial occupancy? E.g. the removal of all decking, sun rooms etc.?  What kind of notice does the landlord give while the home is up for sale with potential buyers are considering the home with these amenities?  Can the landlord restrict colors for the home and even restrict the size and type of fencing?  How does this all fit into the new law on disrepair and deterioration passed by the legislature in 2017 (SB277)?
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