Bill Miner Article - HB 3427 - Increase in Corporate Tax - Impact on MHCs
1. Why is Miner writing an article on taxes?
Student Housing Providers Accused of Discriminating Against Families
The Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit alleging that the owners and managers of residential rental housing in Honolulu, Hawaii, refused to rent to families with children, in violation of federal fair housing law. The lawsuit alleges that the three properties are operated as student housing for post-secondary students.
Portland rents are holding steady with two-bedroom units at $1,337 a month
Dalila Molina set her sights on living near Northwest Portland’s high-end Pearl District. The 25-year-old human resources specialist knew she’d have to pay higher rent than in other corners of the city or the suburbs, but she could walk to work and avoid commuting time and costs.
Idaho Landlord Pays $15K to Settle Claims of Discrimination Against Families
The owners and managers of a single-family rental home in Idaho recently agreed to pay $15,000 to settle allegations that they violated fair housing law by refusing to rent the large home to a married couple because they have more than four children.
Phil Querin Summary/Analysis MHC Sub Metering - 2019 Oregon Legislative Session
Over the past two years the Oregon Manufactured Housing Landlord Tenant Coalition reviewed sub metering statutes. Last year a landlord-tenant work group drafted a number of significant changes to existing statute. Those changes were adopted into the Landlord Tenant Coalition Bill (SB 586) and passed by the Oregon Legislature. Attached is a review of those changes by MHCO Attorney Phil Querin.
Phil will be covering these changes during his presentation at the 2019 MHCO Annual Conference.
Complying with Laws Protecting Veterans & Military Servicemembers
Federal fair housing law doesn’t ban discrimination based on military or veteran status, but many state and local governments have gone beyond what’s required under federal law to ban discrimination based on veteran and military status.
Meanwhile, veterans with disabilities are covered under current federal law. Among other things, fair housing law requires communities to respond properly to reasonable requests for accommodations or modifications that are necessary to meet the disability-related needs of veterans and returning servicemembers.
Preparing Bulletproof Notices
By: Phil Querin, MHCO Legal Counsel
Always Assume The Matter Will Go To Court
A Changing Industry Requires Changing Perspectives
Continuing education for your employees is one of the most cost effective and morale boosting activities you can provide for them. Additional training can also be your best defense if you are named in a lawsuit. We cannot afford to not provide education for our managers.