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Angel Rogers: Are you ready for the New Reality of Senior Housing?

Property Management
MHCO

Let's start with the Baby Boomers vs. the Elderly. Senior citizens are now at the top of the heap in U.S. Census numbers. The Baby Boomers are now officially "seniors" as they started turning 65 in 2011. In fact, 10,000 people turn 65 every day! The 85 to 94 year-olds experienced the fastest growth between 2000 and 2010.

Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles: Title Issues

Guest Author
Bill Dahlin

It is fairly common in litigation or disputes involving mobile home tenancies for title to a home to change hands, whether pursuant to a "warehouse lien" authorized by statute after an unlawful detainer (evictions) judgment is obtained against a defaulting tenant, or by reason of a settlement between the parties or a surrender of a home to the park by heirs of a deceased tenant.

Generic MHC Rules and Regulations

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Over the years many MHCO members have asked for a generic set of rules and regulations.  Attached is a copy of a generic set for your review.  Please be advised that any changes to  existing rules will require following a process outlined in statute (ORS 90.610) for residents currently living in your community.

Park Improvement Tips

Guest Author
Bill Dahlin

Industry experts on the panel noted that retaining people who are effective with coworkers and the public is an ongoing process. Periodic employment reviews and training programs are generally well received. Most people want to know how well they are doing and what needs to improve.

To Train or Not to Train? This shouldn't even be a question.

Property Management
Angel Rogers

Excuses for Avoiding Training

I have heard all the typical excuses for avoiding training. Here are some examples and my particular spin on how to turn these negative attitudes into positive solutions.