Manufactured Dwelling Park Mediation

The Manufactured Dwelling Park Mediation program was established through a contract with Oregon Housing and Community Services to assist park owners and residents in resolving concerns associated with their parks and living situations.

Disputes involving park rules and regulations, environmental issues, rental agreements, home sales, rent payment issues, evictions, pets, and neighbor relations are some of the types of issues appropriate for mediation.

Mobile home parks are unique living situations with special types of problems. Since park residents are both homeowners and tenants, they cannot simply move out if conflicts arise. Manufactured homes are expensive to move and many older mobile homes cannot be moved. An eviction notice can mean having to leave one’s home behind. Many parks that were originally built in the country now find themselves inside the suburbs where property values have risen. Also, older parks have aging infrastructures that need updating. Add to that the complexities of increased-density living and the changing demographics of parks and it is not a surprise that park owners and residents have many challenges.

The legislative policy of the state specifically encourages the use of mediation as an alternative to the courts in resolving disputes among park owners, managers, and residents.

The resolution of disputes by mediation promotes cooperative community relationships and allows all parties to come away from conflicts with a sense that their interests have been met. Parties maintain control over the decision-making process while agreements created are much more likely to be carried out.

Neighborhood

Landlord / Tenant

Homeowner Association

Manufactured Dwelling

Business / Consumer

Elder