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Bill Miner Recreational Vehicle Question & Answer

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Question: My RV tenant doesn't receive mail, how do I serve him with notices? Answer: Oregon landlord tenant law allows service of notices three ways: first class mail, personal delivery and nail and mail." ORS 90.155. We always advise our clients to deliver notices by first class mail. Not certified

Application Process (Part 5 of 6) Statement of Policy - Resident Files

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Statement of PolicyAll Oregon manufactured home communities renting space for manufactured dwellings have been required to provide prospective and existing tenants with a Statement of Policy. The applicants must receive their Statement of Policy before signing the rental agreement. While a Statement of Policy is not technically a contract, it is an important document.

Application Process (Part 6 of 6) Screening Fees and Notice

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Screening Fees and Notice (See, ORS 90.295)A landlord may require payment of an applicant screening charge solely to cover the costs of obtaining information about an applicant as the landlord processes the application for a rental agreement.

Rental Application Process (Part 4 of 6): Prospective Applicants & Purchasing Existing Manufactured Home in the Community

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Purchaser of Existing Manufactured Home in the ParkWhen any existing resident intends to sell their manufactured home the resident must do the following:1. Give the landlord a written 10-day notice of their intent to sell their manufactured home. (Note: The 10 days will run parallel with the 7 day application process - i.e.

Rental Application Process (Part 3 of 6): Acceptable Reasons for Refusing and Applicant; Documents to Provide in Denial; Documents Required Upon Acceptance

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Acceptable Reasons for Refusing an ApplicantAfter the application has been filled out, if you see that it is not complete return it. If you see something that may result in immediate disqualification such as a recent felony conviction that violates your published screening criteria, s, discuss it with the individual right away.