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Resident Guest Is A Sex Offender - Leaves and Now Returns - How to Evict

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Question - A tenant's son has a conviction for sex abuse and is still on parole. He was living with his father in the community until neighbors found out about his conviction and began complaining about his presence because this is a family park with many children. We informed the son's father that he would have to leave due to his conviction.

Storage Agreement Default - Space Not Maintained - 3 Day Notice

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Question - A resident moves out of their house but the daughter continues to pay a storage fee and signed a MHCO Storage Agreement. The home is not being occupied by anyone. All storage fees are current. However, no one is maintaining the yard or outside of the home. This is required under the Storage Agreement, and work needs to be performed immediately.

Generic Community Rules and Regulations

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Please Note: This form is general in nature, and some provision may not be necessary or appropriate for your community. MHCO recommends that you and your legalcounsel determine which provisions may be appropriate. User acknowledges that MHCO, it's officers, directors, and legal counsel are not providing this form as legal advice.

Dealer Sells Home With Rent Being Owed to Landlord

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Question: A home was purchased by a local dealer from a resident who had not paid rent for several months. The dealer then sold the home to another person who applied for tenancy and passed the screening criteria. The landlord wants the past due rent ($900) paid before permitting applicant to move into the home. Can the landlord go after the dealer to pay the past due rent?

Beyond The SAFE ACT with Blackhawk Capital Group

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

By Kris Monte - President Blackhawk Capital Group

E-mail: kmonte@bhcapitalgroup.com

The SAFE Act has received a lot of attention lately by park owners, but did you know that it's really only one law of many state and federal lending regulations you are required to comply with when selling homes on contract?

Rent to Own and SAFE Act Implications

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Question: We just acquired a manufactured home in our community. I would rather sell it to a new tenant, but would consider renting it out or doing a rent-to-own. If I pursue rent-to-own option, will I be subject to the new SAFE Act?

Abandonment and Resident Destruction of Home

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Question: A resident living alone passed away. It took some time for the estate to get underway because they had to search for heirs. An heir was located and was appointed as Administrator to act on behalf of the estate.

Resident Pays After FED Issued Settles Before Hearing

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Question: We have had to file two consecutive FED Complaints against a resident. The day before the first appearance for each case, the resident tender the rent that was due, although he do not pay the court fees of $115.00. After two months of this, he owes us $230.00. He promises to repay this amount but does not. Now rent is due for January, 2012.

Changing 55 and Older Status and Community Rules

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Question: A landlord changed the status of the community from "Family" to "55&Older" in June. Management did not change the rules and regulations. However, they did advertise the community as "55&Older -"; identified that status in the community's Application Criteria; and have met the requirements of the "80/20 Rule". Now the community owner is changing the rules.