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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.

Landlord Requirements to have licensed plumber or electrician

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

Question: A landlord recently purchased a manufactured home in his community. He wants to fix the home up and then resell it. Does the landlord have to be a licensed plumber or electrician to do the respective work on the home?

Landlord Requirements to have licensed plumber or electtrician

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Question: A landlord recently purchased a manufactured home in his community. He wants to fix the home up and then resell it. Does the landlord have to be a licensed plumber or electrician to do the respective work on the home?Answer: Yes! It's one thing to be performing repairs on one's own home, and quite another to be doing so on a home intended for re-sale.

Increasing Late Fees

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
Question: A landlord currently charges a $25 late fee. She wants to increase it to $50. Can she do that and if so, what kind of notice should she give? Also, can she change the late fee from a flat amount to a percentage (e.g. 10%) of rent? Answer: Here is a summary of ORS 90.260, the late fee statute.