Phil Querin Q&A

Phil Querin Q&A: Questions and Answers: Landlord Recovery of Certain Charges
Question:  :  I am the Regional Manager for an Oregon park management company.  I was reviewing the Legislation email [SB 1523 and HB 4123] and needed some further clarification on what we can technically charge back to our residents.  We have just introduced a resident portal and are now mailing out monthly rent statements. Are we able to charge back the…
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Phil Querin Article: Oregon Senate Bill 1523 & House Bill 4123 (2026) Summaries
  Oregon Senate Bill 1523   Purpose of Bill. Addresses electronic access to residential tenancies and provides access alternatives for tenant applicants who are unable or unwilling to use digital portals for residential housing services. It will become law on June 5, 2026.  
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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

Eight Steps to Minimize Risks of Retaliation Liability
  There were 32,321 fair housing complaints filed nationwide in 2024, one of the highest totals in more than two decades, according to the 2025 Fair Housing Trends Report recently released by the National Fair Housing Alliance. As usual, disability-related discrimination accounted for the largest share of complaints at 54.6 percent, followed by race,…
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How to Handle Requests for Accessible Parking Spaces
A convenient parking spot is a prized amenity at many rental properties. You and your staff may routinely field requests like, How can I get a spot closer to the building entrance or the entrance to my space? Don’t assume the person asking is just looking for a special favor. If an applicant or tenant has a mobility-related disability, they may have a…
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