Helpful Tips for 55 & Older Community Owners
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.
Comparison of Current Law to Compromise Legislation - (Community Sale Notification Process - Removal of "Right of First Refusal" Language from Current Statute)
Current Oregon law (adopted in 1989) already requires manufactured home park landlords/owners to notify park residents prior to a sale to another owner and to negotiate a possible sale to the resident
Occupancy By Who's Standard (Part 1 of 2)
By Jo Becker, Education/Outreach Specialist, Fair Housing Council Serving Oregon and SW WashingtonI recently read an article on screening by a representative of a NW property management firm.
Recreational Vehicle Question and Answer with Attorney Mark Busch
An owner of a mobile home park allows RVs to stay in spaces within his mobile home park.
Lessons From a $76,000 Fair Housing Settlement
By Jo Becker, Education/Outreach Specialist, Fair Housing Council Serving Oregon and SW WashingtonIn May 2013, Connecticut complainants were awarded over $76K (before attorneys' fees) by the courts in
Submeter Your Community at Zero Out of Pocket Landlord Expense
By Troy Brost Owner SongBrook MHC, Eugene, Past President and Legislative Chair of Manufactured Housing Communities of Oregon The title of this Community Update should have caught your attention.
Can You Afford to Keep Utilities Included in Your Rent?
By Adam Cook, President of Commonwealth Real Estate Services Part 1 of 2 For better than two decades, one of the most significant and unpredictable factors influencing the bottom line of multifamil
Current Lending Climate for Manufactured Home Communities
By: Rachelle Menaker is a partner with Hart, King & Coldren's transactional practice group. I.
Form 1099 and Protecting Your Investment
Form 1099 and Protecting Your Investment Article provided by Kathleen Landau, Accounting Manager for Commonwealth Real Estate Services since 2009.