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MHCO Final Legislative Status Report - All Legislation Tracked in 2011

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Attached is a complete final status report of all the legislation MHCO tracked since January 2011. Overall it was a very successful legislative session for owners of manufactured home communities. Please feel free to contact MHCO if you have any questions.

Manufactured Housing Communities and the 55+ Older Market

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
People are now living long after retirement. According to the 2007 period life table for the Social Security area population, those on the cusp of retirement, ages 55‐64, are expected to live on average 21.34 more years. Living in a manufactured home community represents an ideal lifestyle choice for many in this demographic.

Rental Policies That Fined Families for Kids' Riding Bikes Yields Settlement - Oregon Landlord Fined $65,000

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

 

 Published: Friday, February 24, 2012, 10:30 PM Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:56 AM Helen Jung, The Oregonian By Helen Jung, The Oregonian The Oregonian

When the Sazykin family's 14-year-old son rode his scooter on pathways around the Wah Mai Terrace Apartments complex in Southeast Portland, the apartment manager fined his parents $20.

Manufactured Homes and Sub Metering

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

By Tiffany Mittal - Multifamily Utility Company

Manufactured Homes and Submetering What is Submetering?

Theft, Dogs and 24 Hour Notices

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Question: A community's security camera taped one of the residents one night cutting the line and stealing the camera. The landlord wants to give a 30 day notice. Any issues the landlord should be aware of since it was video-taped? If the accused resident does nothing wrong again in the community after the 30-day notice has been served - then he gets to stay correct?

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.