Phil Querin Q&A: Temporary Occupants and Implications for Rules and Regulations Screening and Eviction
Answer: Not in my opinion. The temporary occupant agreement concept is that the person is not going to be a “co-renter”.
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Phil Querin Q&A: Religious and Political Material Left in Community
Answer: This is a new one. The Oregon landlord tenant law does not expressly address this specific issue. The closest it comes are the following laws:
Phil Querin Q&A: Partial Payment Offered By Resident on the 5th of the Month
Answer: The Oregon landlord-tenant law does not “require” that a landlord accept partial payments.
Phil Querin Q&A: Abandoned t Home Community Owner Wants to Obtain Home
Answer: All good questions. The entire statute, which is lengthy, is found at ORS 90.675. (a) Can a landlord acquire a home that is in abandonment? Yes.
Phil Querin Q&A: When to Use 30 Day Notice of Eviction vs. 24 Hour Notice of Eviction
Answer: The statute governing the issuance of a 24-hour notice is ORS 90.396 [Acts or omissions justifying termination 24 hours after notice.] Subsection (1)(f) states that a 24-ho
Phil Querin Q&A: Reasonable Accommodation and Caregivers
Answer: The answer would be the same regardless of whether it is a family park or a 55+ park. This is an issue of making a “reasonable accommodation” under the federal fair housing act.
Phil Querin Q&A: What Type of Fines May And May Not Be Levied By A MHC Landlord
Answer: The answer is found in ORS 90.302 (Fees allowed for certain landlord expenses).
Phil Querin Q&A: Mailing Non Payment Notices Out of State - Certificate of Mailing
Answer: If the tenant has left the home, this does not mean that the landlord’s non-payment of rent notices must follow the tenant around the country in order to be effective.
Phil Querin Q&A: Partial Rent Payment & Allocation to Utilities, Fees etc.
Answer: Be aware that utility charges, late fees, etc. are not “rent.” Rent is the charge for the resident’s right to remain at the space.
Phil Querin Q&A: Safe Margin for 80-20 Rule in 55 and Older Communities
Answer: You must have at least one person who is 55 years of age or older living in at least 80% of its occupied units. This 80/20 rule is critical.