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Phil Querin Q&A: Additional Government Fees

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer. First, one caveat: This Answer is not intended to constitute legal advice. It is educational only, and should not be relied upon by an MHCO member in lieu of consulting their own legal counsel, who is familiar with their own specific factual situation. Let’s start with a definition of a “utility” under Oregon’s Residential Landlord Tenant Act.

MHCO Legislative Update - 5-25-2011 - MHCO Defeats Local Rent Control Legislation

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter
The long awaited public hearing on HB 3183 - the bill to eliminate local preemption of rent control - was held yesterday morning. About 60-70 MHCO members showed up supporting community owners - the residents had about 10 people and could only muster five people to testify publicly in favor to the legislation.

Declaration of Non-Military, Not Minor or Incapacitated

Community Update
Chuck Carpenter

QUESTION: We ran into a problem recently that we were hoping you could answer.  In Multnomah County, when we file an eviction ("FED"), we are required to file a document entitled "Declaration of Non-Military, Not Minor or Incapacitated." This form requires us to select one of the following categories regarding the defendant's protection under the Service Members Civil Reli