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HB 2680 makes several changes to the procedure for tenant screening under ORS 90.295. These changes will be updated in the MHCO Forms.

Screening Notice. The law specifies that upon completion of an applicant’s screening by a screening company or consumer credit agency, the landlord must provide the prospective tenant with confirmation of the screening and a receipt for the screening service from the company and/or agency.

HUD recently charged a Montana landlord and property manager for retaliating against a tenant for exercising her fair housing rights. The retaliatory behavior included coercion, intimidation, threats, or interference in violation of Section 818 of the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits retaliating against anyone for exercising their fair housing rights, as well as coercing, intimidating, threatening, or interfering with someone’s exercise of those rights.

State legislation requires manufactured home park and floating home landlords to amend Rental Agreements to provide for a Mandatory Mediation Policy (Oregon Revised Statute 90.767). The policy must include an explanation of the process and format for mediation and provide information on mediation services available. Statute currently calls for establishment of an “Informal Dispute Resolution”, commonly referred to as voluntary mediation. Both aspects of mediation are viable; however, mandatory mediation compels parties to meet at least once and suspends any court action until completion of the mandatory mediation.

Question:  Can you evict for no cause in an RV park on a month-to-month rental agreement?

By:  Phillip C. Querin, MHCO Legal Counsel

The difference between a well-run manufactured housing community and one with problems frequently lies with the rules and regulations each facility has adopted.  Here are some tips for developing a set of rules and regulations that may be helpful in the successful operation of your community:”