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September 19, 2018
By: The Oregonian Editorial Board Printed 9-16-18 Portland's elected officials are doing their part to promote the $652.8 million regional housing bond going to voters this November. They have contributed to the campaign, offered their heartfelt support in public meetings and signed on as …
August 20, 2018
By Gordon R. Friedman - The Oregonian/OregonLivePublished 8-20-18The Portland City Council will soon consider an ordinance to cap what landlords can charge for security deposits and limit how they may use renters' credit and criminal conviction history to deny them tenancy."Screening criteria and…
July 31, 2018
This is a multiple part series on a private owner of a Manufactured Home Community willingly attempting to sell that Community to an Association of tenants within that Community. Riverbend MHP is a 39 space community located within the city limits of Clatskanie, OR. The motivation of the seller was…
July 25, 2018
By Dale StromDale Strom is a second generation Manufactured Home Community landlord. He is a Board Member, past President and current Treasurer of MHCO.This is a multiple part series on a private owner of a Manufactured Home Community willingly attempting to sell that Community to an Association of…
June 25, 2018
Last month the cIty of Portland announced proposed changes for zoning of manufactured home communities within the city of Portland. The policy driving these changes is to protect this particular type of affordable housing, by preventing MHC owners from closing their parks and converting them to…
May 30, 2018
This article is not intended as legal advice for any specific issue that might arise, since every situation is different. Always consult a knowledgeable landlord attorney with your specific legal issues.By Mark Busch, AttorneyA Multnomah County jury just awarded an injured tenant over $20 million…
May 24, 2018
Calling today a great day for America, American workers, and small businesses, President Trump signed into law S. 2155, the Economic Growth
May 23, 2018
Editor's Note: The next MHCO Management Training Seminar is three weeks away - June 13th in Medford. We are very excited to be welcoming Bjorn Hess as our one of MHCO's newest members who will also be presenting at MHCO's training seminar on June 13th. Bjorn Hessis a founding member and partner…
May 18, 2018
Editor's Note: The 2018 Oregon Primary Election on last Tuesday was brutal for Oregon community owners and landlords and business owners. It was a dismal election night for some of Oregon's strongest opponents of rent control. In some cases the primary election winners - staunch rent control…
May 18, 2018
By: Kurt Plaster, MAI Director BBG VALUATION + ADVISORY + ASSESSMENT 1220 SW Morrison, Suite 800 Portland, OR 97205 P 503-478-1014 C 503-593-7726 KPlaster@bbgres.com Most of an owner's or manager's experience with an appraiser corresponds with purchase,…
