MHCO Testifies Against HB 4085 - Prevailing Attorney Fees - Bill Not To Move Forward
This morning MHCO testified before the Oregon House Committee on Human Services and Housing against HB 4085. This proposed legislation changes the awarding of p
2018 Oregon Legislative Session Begins - MHCO Legislative Update
Today the Oregon Legislature convened for a 'short' legislative session - lasting 35 days until the first week in March.
Senate Banking Committee Draft Gives Manufactured Home Retailers Relief from the Dodd-Frank Act
Yesterday, the Senate Banking Committee released a bipartisan agreement to clarify that a manufactured housing retailer or seller is not considered a "loan originator" simply because they prov
Predictions, Perceptions and Realities
By Erik Edwards, Nick Bertino, and Tony Petosa
For the past several years, the talking heads" have been warning us about the coming rise in interest rates
$60,000 Settlement Claims of Discriminating Against Families with Children
The owners and manager of three apartment buildings in Washington have agreed to pay $95,000 in damages and civil penalties to resolve a lawsuit charging them with refusing to rent to families with
Portland City Council Extend Renter Protection and 'Housing Emergency' Policies
MHCO.ORG Note: Pressure continues to build to provide more renter rights and legalize some form of rent control or rent justification. Portland City Council's action th
Community to Pay $72K to Settle Complaint Involving Assistance Animal
Last month, HUD announced that the owners and managers of two California apartment complexes has agreed to pay $72,000 to resolve allegations of discrimination against a female resident with disabi
MHCO Legislative Update - 2017 Oregon Legislature Ends - House Speaker Vows To Continue Push for Rent Control
After working through much of the 4th of July weekend and holiday legislators wrapped up their legislative business today. The last bill that MHCO opposed - HB 2004B - did not move out of the Senate.
Montana Landlord Loses Disability Discrimination Lawsuit - Fined $37,000
A federal jury recently returned a $37,343 verdict against a Montana landlord for charging a resident with physical and psychiatric disabilities $1,000 to have a service animal, according to the Justi