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Refresher on Age Restricted Community - "55 and Older Communities"

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
By: Robert S. Coldren, ESQ and James S. Morse, Esq.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".

A Refresher on the Housing for Older Persons Act (55 and Older Communities)

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
By: Robert S. Coldren, ESQ and James S. Morse, Esq.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".

Re-Survey In 55 & Older Communities - Make Sure You Are Current

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
We all know that 80% or more of a community homesites must be occupied by at least one 55+ person, and that documented proof of age must be consistently required to qualify for 55+ status under HOPA. Let's not forget that the requirements also mandate the re-survey.What do the Regulations say? ...The procedures described in paragraph (b) [routinely determining the occupancy of each unit

Screening Criteria - Essential to Application Process and Preserving Your Role as the Gate Keeper for Your Community

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Your Screening Criteria" is another important document that should be provided to an interested applicant. This is the document that will determine where you draw the line between acceptance and denial. Your "Screening Criteria" is a written statement of the factors the landlord considers in deciding whether to accept of reject an applicant and any qualification required for acceptance.

Americans With Disabilities Revised Requirements - Service Animals

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010, in the Federal Register.

Recreational Vehicle Question and Answer with Attorney Mark Busch: RV Rental Agreements

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

By Mark L. Busch, P.C., Attorney at Law Question: Can our park use the regular MHCO manufactured home rental agreement for RV tenants who are allowed in certain spaces throughout our manufactured home park? Answer: No, the park should definitely not use a regular manufactured home rental agreement for RVs.

Helpful Tips for 55 & Older Community Owners

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

By David M. Weber & M. Christine Weber We all know it is far easier to maintain a resident than find one who will fill a vacant space within a community. This is particularly true in 55+ communities. To be great at resident retention, managers need to believe strongly in the lifestyle that has led many seniors to a manufactured housing way of life.

Comparison of Current Law to Compromise Legislation - (Community Sale Notification Process - Removal of "Right of First Refusal" Language from Current Statute)

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Current Oregon law (adopted in 1989) already requires manufactured home park landlords/owners to notify park residents prior to a sale to another owner and to negotiate a possible sale to the residents. ORS 90.760, 90.800 to 90.840. Unfortunately, both landlord and tenant advocates recognize that the current law is seriously flawed and doesn't work for either side.

Occupancy By Who's Standard (Part 1 of 2)

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
By Jo Becker, Education/Outreach Specialist, Fair Housing Council Serving Oregon and SW WashingtonI recently read an article on screening by a representative of a NW property management firm.
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