MHCO Article: Illegal Immigration and Fair Housing Liability
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WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?
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10 Steps to Avoid Liability for Refusing Reasonable Accommodations
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WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?
Searching for Lien Holder - Security Interest for a Manufactured Home
Community Update
By Phil Querin, MHCO Legal Counsel, Querin Law, LLC
Under Oregon law, a security interest on a manufactured home must be recorded on the structure’s Ownership Document. (ORS 446.571(3)). The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services administers the Manufactured Home Ownership Document System, available at mhods.oregon.gov.
72-Hour Notices Restored October 1, 2022 – The Latest on Non Payment of Rent
Community Update
Editor's Note: MHCO is working on the revised Form 82A - we hope to have that uploaded and fillable later this month. Thank you for your patience,
By Phil Querin
Phil Querin Q&A: Three Questions on Temporary Occupants
Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Lesson #7: Fair Housing Laws Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
Property Management
You Make the Call: Does the tenant have a legally valid claim for FHA discrimination?
Answer: Yes
Lesson #6: Seemingly Neutral Credit Score Requirements May Discriminate
Property Management
You Make the Call: Did the landlord’s credit score minimum policy discriminate?
Answer: Yes
Lesson #5: Service Animals Are Subject to Reasonable Community Rules
Property Management
Situation: A condo association with a no-pets policy lets a tenant keep two service dogs to accommodate his disability. After several years of good behavior, the dogs turn into incessant barkers who disturb their neighbors. The association orders the tenant to get rid of them or face eviction.
Phil Querin Q&A: Lingering Moratorium Issues - Rent Due - How to Apply Payments
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Note: Sample Rent Ledger is attached above.
Legal Case #4: You Don’t Have to Break the Law to Accommodate a Tenant
Property Management