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May 1, 2014
Do I need a license to sell manufactured homes?Yes. Individuals or entities that sell a manufactured home on behalf of another person have always required a license. If I am a licensed real estate agent, can I sell manufactured homes?In some cases, real estate brokers will need an MSD license. If a…
April 22, 2014
By Jo Becker, Education/Outreach Specialist, Fair Housing Council Serving Oregon and SW WashingtonIn our last article, we looked at the work of Tim Iglesias and the legal implications of, as well as the disparate impact of overly restrictive occupancy standards, including two-people-per-bedroom…
April 7, 2014
By: Robert S. Coldren, ESQ and James S. Morse, Esq.If you are reading this, chances are you are one of the millions of baby boomers at or near retirement. Although you might not care for the moniker, the government has officially designated you as an older person". If you own property designated as…
April 7, 2014
By: Robert S. Coldren, ESQ and James S. Morse, Esq.If you are reading this, chances are you are one of the millions of baby boomers at or near retirement. Although you might not care for the moniker, the government has officially designated you as an older person". If you own property designated as…
March 26, 2014
We all know that 80% or more of a community homesites must be occupied by at least one 55+ person, and that documented proof of age must be consistently required to qualify for 55+ status under HOPA. Let's not forget that the requirements also mandate the re-survey.What do the Regulations say? ...…
March 21, 2014
Your Screening Criteria" is another important document that should be provided to an interested applicant. This is the document that will determine where you draw the line between acceptance and denial. Your "Screening Criteria" is a written statement of the factors the landlord considers in…
March 17, 2014
The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010, in the Federal Register. These requirements…
March 13, 2014
By Mark L. Busch, P.C., Attorney at Law Question: Can our park use the regular MHCO manufactured home rental agreement for RV tenants who are allowed in certain spaces throughout our manufactured home park? Answer: No, the park should definitely not use a regular manufactured home rental agreement…
March 6, 2014
By David M. Weber & M. Christine Weber We all know it is far easier to maintain a resident than find one who will fill a vacant space within a community. This is particularly true in 55+ communities. To be great at resident retention, managers need to believe strongly in the lifestyle that has…
