Phil Querin Q&A

Phil Querin Q&A: The Statute of Limitations Under Oregon’ s Landlord-Tenant Law
  Question: I'm in the middle of an eviction against a resident for nonpayment of rent and Legal Aid is claiming there is a statute saying I can only go back one year back for past-due rent. Is this correct?  
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Phil Querin Q&A: Tenant’s Refusal to Repair Water Leak Under Home
  Question: How does a landlord deal with a Tenant who refuses to repair a water leak under their home? Can the landlord do the work and charge the Tenant?  
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Mark Busch Q&A

Mark Busch RV Question & Answer: Nonpayment Problems with RV Tenants
  This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action. Question: Our park has some manufactured homes and some RV spaces. We are having problems with some of our RV spaces and late payments.  Can we use the “3-strikes” rent nonpayment rule?  If not, what can…
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Evicting “Vacation Occupants” from RV Park
By:  Mark L. Busch, P.C., Attorney at Law This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action. Question: We have a person on a vacation occupancy agreement in our RV park (MHCO Form 202).  The end date for the agreement is coming up, but this person says he…
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Property Management

DO Be Prepared for Potential Retaliation Claims - DON’T Crack Down Because of a Prior Fair Housing Complaint 
  Even with solid evidence that a resident has broken your rules, you run the risk of a retaliation claim any time you take action against a resident who has filed a fair housing complaint against you.
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DO Enforce Rules Governing Common Areas - DON’T Unreasonably Limit Children’s Activities
It’s okay to enforce reasonable rules, especially in common areas, where the community has a legitimate interest in maintaining the property, ensuring safety, and protecting the right of all residents to peaceful enjoyment of their homes.
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