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Phil Querin Q&A: Adding New Occupant to Rental Agreement; Rent Increases in First Year

Phil Querin
Querin Law
MHCO Attorney

Question: My tenant wants to add another person to their Rental Agreement. This new person has completed their application and has been approved. Do I add them to the existing rental agreement?  I plan a rent increase in six months; will that be a problem for me with this new tenant?

 

Answer: There is no need to create a new rental agreement unless there is a good reason.

How to Avoid Religious Discrimination Claims During the Holidays

MHCO
MHCO
MHCO

In this lesson, we focus on avoiding discrimination claims based on religion during the holidays—and all throughout the year.

You don’t have to be a “Grinch” to comply with fair housing law. The key is to celebrate the general festivity of the season without promoting a particular religion or particular religious holiday. That way, you’ll satisfy fair housing concerns by showing that your community welcomes everyone—regardless of anyone’s religious practices or beliefs.

    Bill Miner Article: Mediation Q&A

    Bill Miner
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Attorney

    Editor's Note:  In 2019 the Oregon Legislature made changes to mediation for Oregon Community owners and residents.  At the time time we published 17 Q&As for MHCO members by Bill Miner, Davis Wright Tremaine.  Here is a re-visit of an article published earlier.

     

    1. What does mediation mean? Mediation is an alternative

    Phil Querin Q&A: Recovery of Cost and Fees When Tenant Tenders Rent After FED Filed

    Phil Querin
    Querin Law
    MHCO Legal Counsel

    Question:  I have an issue regarding late payment of rent where I own both the home and the space.  The rent is constantly late. After I file for eviction the tenant either pays before the court hearing or at the hearing.  I am then stuck with the filing fees and service fees.  What are my options?

     

    Answer:   Let’s start from when you filed you eviction in court.