april 2016 update newsletter

A monthly newsletter published by the Rental Housing Alliance Oregon

April 2016

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In this issue: Staying Motivated and Goal-Oriented for the New Year page 7

Window Film: How Its Proper Use Can Help You Make Money. pages 8 & 10 Work Smarter Not Harder pages 11 & 14

Politics Is The Only Game For Adults..All The Rest Are For Children pages 15 & 17 - 18

See Page 5 for Fair Housing 101

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Table of ContentsRHA Oregon Dinner | page 3

President’s Message | pages 4 & 13

RHA Mark Your Calendar | page 5

2015 Non-Deductable Dues | page 6

Staying Motivated And Goal-Oriented For The New Year | page 7

Window Film: How Its Proper Use Can Help You Make Money | pages 8 & 10

Work Smarter Not Just Harder| pages 11 &14

Dear Maintenance Men | pages 12 - 13

Politics Is The Only Game For Adults..All The Rest Are

For Children | page 15 & 17 - 18

The Preferred Service Guide | page 19-22

When: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 6:00pm Location: The Monarch Hotel, 12566 SE 93rd Ave., Clackamas, OR 97015 Price: $29.00 per plate if registered by April 15, 2016 $34.00 per plate if registered after April 15, 2016

Dinner Meeting Social Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Speaker- Representative Julie Parrish- District 37- Tualatin/West Linn Julie Parrish is the state representative from House District 37. She was elected in 2010 and has served as the Deputy Leader for the House Republican caucus.Julie lives in West Linn with her husband Mark, a retired Army Colonel, and their three children. A native Oregonian, Julie has spent most of her life living in Oregon.She attended Portland Community College and transferred to Southern Oregon University where she graduated with a degree in Communications and a minor in Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Management. She later earned an MBA from Marylhurst.Julie’s personal background, life experience and vision for our future have inspired her now more than ever. She is committed to working hard as your State Representative. Affiliate Speaker: Cindy Robert, of Rainmakers LLP and RHA Oregon Landlord Lobbyist.

Call 503-254-4723 to register or visit the rhaoregon.org/store/category/events. If you register for a dinner meeting and do not show or do not cancel by the Friday before the dinner meeting you will be charged the full price of the Dinner.

Plated Dinner Menu: Your choice of;Slow Roasted Pot Roast with roasted garlic mashed potatoes -OR-Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter with rice pilaf Dinner includesFresh Seasonal Vegetables Rolls and Butter, Chef’s Choice of DessertCoffee, Tea, Decaf and Iced Tea

From DOWNTOWN Portland- take I-84 east toward The Dalles. Take exit 6 and merge onto I-205 south bound. Take exit 14 to Sunnyside Rd. Turn right at SE Sunnyside Rd, go 495 ft., turn left at SE 93rd Ave, Monarch Hotel will be on the left.From WILSONVILLE Take I-205 North toward West Linn/Oregon City, take exit 14 to Sunnyside Rd. Turn left at SE Sunnybrook Blvd, turn right at SE 93rd Ave to Monarch Hotel.

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President’s Message

RHAOregon is committed to educating members to fair housing practices and policies.

RHA Oregon BOARD MEMBERS

PresidentJohn Sage, PH. (503)667-7971

President ElectRon Garcia, PH. (503)595-4747

Vice PresidentPhil Owen, (503) 244-7986

TreasurerElaine Elsea, PH. (503)258-0700

SecretaryLynne Whitney, PH. (503)284-5522

Past PresidentElizabeth Carpenter, PH. (503)314-6498

RHA OregonDIRECTORS

Adam Kendall Abplanalp, PH. (503) 319-3103

Liz Dauw, PH. (503)880-5561

Jerad Goughnour, PH. (503)303-8545

Jim Herman, PH. (503)-645-8287

Charles Karl, PH. (503)224-0230 Charles Kovas, PH. (503)255-8795

Rita Robinson, PH. (503)702-0255

Ami Stevens, PH. (503)-407-3663

AJ Shepard, PH. (360)772-6355

Matt Korshoj, PH. (503)819-5395

Mihyun Pratt, PH. (503)969-5412

RHAOregon OFFICEMonday - Friday * 9:00am - 5:00pmPH: 503-254-4723 * Fax: 503-254-4821

10520 NE Weidler StPortland, OR 97220

RHA Oregon President John Sage

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April is Fair Housing Month and only a few short weeks until the Primary elections on Tuesday, May 17th. Why do I mention the elections coming up? Because I want to remind everyone of the right and privilege that we have to participate in the governing of our cities, our state, and our country. I could go over the fact that many people gave their lives for this right/privilege. I could remind you of the ease with which we are afforded the ability to exercise this right and privilege. I could do all of those things and have done so in past articles. Yet, I wonder at times, does it make a difference? Are people truly listening? Then I have something happen which shows me that people are listening and that maybe I have been looking in the wrong place for my answer. I was talking with my 17-year old daughter and some of her friends the other night and I asked them about the coming elections. Who would they vote for, if able to vote? What did they think about the issues? Their answers encouraged me and gave me hope for our future. The next generation is not as uninformed as we might think, and not informed only via what they read on social media. They have ideas on how to face the future and are already thinking about how to tackle problems with creative solutions that will take some sacrifice and fortitude before progress is made. However, they are willing to try, and their enthusiasm was contagious. So I encourage you since you have the right/privilege to vote that you go out and exercise that right for those that are coming behind you and have not yet the ability to vote but have the courage to dream it. And now this…..

Again, April is Fair Housing month!! Why is April the designated month that we observe this recognition of Fair Housing? On April 11th, 1968 President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, an expansion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The 1968 act expanded on previous acts and prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex (and as amended), handicap, and family status. Title VIII of the Act is also known as the Fair Housing Act (of 1968).

We at RHA Oregon are committed to helping you to understand Fair Housing and how it applies to your business. On April 7th, we have Diane Hess with the Fair Housing Council of Oregon presenting a class on Fair Housing at the RHA Oregon Conference Annex starting at 6:30 pm. She will be presenting an introduction to and overview of Federal, State, and Local fair housing laws. If you would like to attend, go to our website and/or call our office to register. I have been to several classes over the years on Fair Housing and I learn something new each time. Also, if you haven’t done so yet, you should check out the Fair Housing Council of Oregon website and especially their link to resources for landlords. http://www.fhco.org/hs_provider_info.htm. There is a lot of information here that you should find very helpful for your business.RHA Oregon also has classes this month on Landlording101, presented by Mark Passannante, Attorney at Law and Past President of RHA Oregon, at the


DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME INFORMATION

4/13 Board Meeting RHA Conference Annex 5:30pm

4/20 Dinner Meeting Monarch 6:00pm See Page 3

4/28 New Member Meeting RHA Conference Annex 6:00pm

4/28 Mentor Meeting RHA Conference Annex 6:30pm

5/11 Board Meeting RHA Conference Annex 5:30pm

5/18 Dinner Meeting TBD 6:00pm See May Update

5/26 New Member Meeting RHA Conference Annex 6:00pm

5/26 Mentor Meeting RHA Conference Annex 6:30pm If you register for a dinner meeting and DO NOT SHOW or DO NOT CANCEL by the Friday before the dinner meeting you will be charged the full price of the dinner Meeting To purchase event tickets online visit: http://www.rhaoregon.Org/store/category/events

RHA Mark Your Calendar

Fair Housing 101

Taught by: Diane Hess with Fair Housing Council of Oregon

1 Education Credit Available Fair Housing Council of Oregon’s Diane Hess

will present an introduction and overview of federal, state and local fair housing laws.

Including an in depth discussion on applying these laws to your rental housing business.

$35 Members $45 Non-Members Register early to save $5

Identifying Water Intrustion Taught by: John Lombardi with John’s

Waterproofing1 Educational Credit Available

Basements and crawlspaces leak with regularity, therefore, we will discuss new construction codes, methods of waterproofing, and proper drainage. For existing basements and crawlspaces, we will explain why they leak, problems caused from leakage and water, structure and health, problems with water vapor, and how to guarantee repair.

Members $25.00 Non-Members $35.00 Register early to save $5

CLASSES LOCATION TIME INFORMATION

04/05 Screening Class RHA Conference Annex 11:00-12:30pm

04/07 Fair Housing 101 RHA Conference Annex 6:30-8:00pm Taught by: Diane Hess, 10520 NE Weidler, Portland, OR 97220

04/08 Screening Class WebEx 11:00-12:30pm

04/14 Financial Planning 101 RHA Conference Annex 11:30-1:00pm Taught by: Charlene Quaresma, 10520 NE Weidler, Portland, OR 97220


04/16 Landlording 101 The Monarch Hotel 9:00-5:00pm Taught by: Mark Passannante, 12566 SE 93rd Ave., Clackamas, OR 97015


04/26 Identifying Water Intrusion Standard TV & Appliance 6:30-8:00pm Taught by: John Lombardi, 3600 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton, OR 97005

05/06 Screening Class Webex 11:00-12:30pm

05/10 Screening Class RHA Conference Annex 11:00-12:30pm

05/12 Creating the Tenancy RHA Conference Annex 11:30-1:00pm Taught by: Katie Poole-Hussa 10520 NE Weidler, Portland, OR 97220



Financial Planning 101 Taught by Charlene Quaresma

Come learn about the different vehicles available for retirement planning. How can you create an income that you don’t outline? How can you be more efficient with your current planning with regard to taxes and market fluctuations? Let’s

have a conversation and help you become bullet-proof in retirement.

Members $25.00 Non-Members $35.00 Register early to save $5


Let’s face it. Property management is not the most enthralling profession in the world. Before I entered this field, I cannot remember a time when I naively glamorized that property management would entail sitting back and collecting rents each month. I know of no children who dream of one day growing up to be on call 24 hours a day, scrambling to desperately collect rent each month, and navigating daily building maintenance

and cleanliness. It just doesn’t happen. Thus it is a fundamental rule in property management that you must always stay motivated. One step in keeping motivated and on track is to

update your goals, and what better time to do so than in the coming New Year?

Being motivated and driven is a key component of achieving your goals. As your time becomes more scarce and the daylight hours dwindle, it is important to always keep your composure. Tenants will remain insistent on doing things their way, and as a professional manager you must realize how to effectively handle a variety of challenging situations. Crises will determine the professional demeanor and effective organization of a property manager. Handle all complaints or concerns with self-control; never get frustrated or irrational. If your mind is focused on the end goal, you’ll be less stressed by the daily challenges you’ll face.

In addition to keeping your cool with daily drama, it is important to focus on both the long-term and short-term goals of managing your building. The apartment building you own has the potential to be your best and most lucrative asset ever. Simply writing a list of important aspirations will assist in keeping motivated about daily tasks for your property and helping achieve financial success.

Short-term goals may include cleaning the perimeter, touching up paint, or fixing a leaking faucet. Short-term goals will keep you focused on the daily operation and maintenance of your building. Essentially, short-term goals will keep you from ignoring tasks that are all too easily postponed. If it is necessary, write down a list of daily chores for your property and place the list somewhere you can constantly view it while you

are onsite. You can even make this a checklist. Seeing the list will remind you of your tasks and remove the complication of trying to always remember what needs to be done.

Long-term goals will vary for each different investment. Long-term goals can be changing the tenant profile, budgeting for an exterior paint job, or selling your property to buy a building outside of rent control. Regardless of what long-term goals you may have for your building, it is important to write these down as a detailed list. It is essential to periodically review and update your progress towards long-term goals.

By simply updating your progress, you will quickly realize how self-motivating setting long-term goals can be. You will also find that long-term goals may shift or change from year to year. When you update your goals list, you will find how rewarding it can be as an investor to stay focused and on track with your objectives.

The effective and professional management of your apartment building is achievable. Whether you choose to manage the property yourself or hand the reins over to a professional, the key point is to be motivated about progressing, and ultimately improving, your situation. It is true the daily hassles of management can be avoided by contracting with a professional management company. In fact, most building owners choose a management company so they can oversee the operation and financial stability of their building, yet not be bothered with the daily annoyance of owning apartment buildings. Regardless of your management decision, focus on the aspects of being motivated about improving your property and achieving the goals you set. Seasoned investors always know that devoting their time and energy will result in the financial prosperity of their investment.

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It’s somewhat of a secret that window film has more than one application. If used correctly and installed by a professional, window film can deliver huge savings to building owners,

especially in warmer climates.Over ten years ago we purchased a small office building to move our business into. We moved in March, and as spring transitioned into summer and the sun came out more often, our space started heating up. The air conditioning system (about 6 rooftop and ground based split units), could not handle the load and labored to cool down the building. The employees complained about the heat, and the high electric bill added insult to injury. Installing new HVAC units would have been very expensive and the roof was not designed to support the additional weight. We looked for another answer and found one at the booth of a window film vendor during a vendor open house hosted by the Institute for Real Estate Management.Their display was very simple. It consisted of a piece of glass with window film on one half of the glass. A heat lamp was positioned on one side of the glass and two thermometers were positioned on the other side, one parallel to the clear glass and the other one next to the glass covered in the film. It became clear in a moment that the window film reduced the heat load significantly. According to tests conducted by window film manufacturers, the film reduces heat loads from 25 to 85 percent. (Results vary depending on manufacturer and type of film; research products carefully to identify the best film for your need.) The location of the window film is also a factor. Installing film on windows that face east, south and west are typically more effective than on the shady north side of a building, and if your building is already well shaded, window film may not help at all.

Of course window film can be used in residential (single family and multifamily) applications as well. Say you wanted to renovate an apartment complex inPhoenix and the windows are 25 years old. Rather than buy new windows, you can use window film and market the advantage of lower electrical bills to potential tenants. Owners of residential buildings in hot climates are responsible for maintaining the air conditioning units, so reducing the solar heat load with window film makes a lot of sense since it relieves stress on air conditioners.Secondary benefits of window filmAlthough reducing a building’s solar heat intake is the primary purpose of window film, it has other advantages as well. It relieves the stress and resulting wear and tear on the cooling unit, and reduces the need for individual fans, saving energy and money. Most of these films also almost completely (up to 99 percent) reject UV rays, extending the lifetime of carpeting and furniture in addition to

Window Film: How its proper use can help you make money.By Cliff Hockley, President Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate Services



mitigating the harmful effects UV rays on people. As the technology is developed, many film manufacturers have marketed other dual benefits to their product.Security and windstorms: The 3M company has developed a film series that will work effectively in wind storms of up to 185 miles per hour and will resist breaking and entering, if installed by an experienced

and certified installer. This micro layered technology is typically blast and tear resistant (see their website for examples). Anti Graffiti / Surface Protection Series: 3M also offers products

that are graffiti and scratch resistant. They can be either 4 or 6 millimeters thick and offer protection from taggers in high risk areas by using an invisible sacrificial layer to protect glass from acid etchings, scratches and tagging. This layer can also protect window surfaces from regular wear and tear.This product solved a recurring tagging problem we had at a commercial building we manage in a high risk area. Vagrants had repeatedly defaced the windows using keys and other materials. We replaced the windows twice before discovering this window film. That was eight years ago. The surface is scratch resistant and has held up well. Though there is evidence of attempts of attacks to the surface since the installation, the perpetrators eventually became frustrated by the lack of results that they stopped attacking the building altogether. If, perchance, they have some success, we can always strip off the film and replace it rather than installing a new window.The film offers the added benefits of heat load protection (these windows are on the south side), and privacy. The window film is dark and reflective which makes it difficult to look into the space, (preventing a thief from “casing the joint” by looking through the windows.) Saving you moneyIn select situations, window film can be used to reduce heat load, the stress on HVAC systems, electrical bills, glare and crime. It also distributes light better in some applications. As you troubleshoot operational

problems and/or attempt to reduce energy needs, consider the use of window films as an economical alternative to window or cooling unit replacements.Note: There are any more uses of window films. In a future article we will address how window films can be used decoratively or to increase privacy in the interior of buildings with glass walls.

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It’s not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is what are we busy about?” –Henry David Thoreau

Each of us accomplishes our work one day at a time. We work hard, yet it’s easy to forget that we have untapped intelligence and ingenuity to achieve a better life for ourselves and our dependents. When asked the secrets of personal and professional success, most of the world’s wisest people focus on the differences between working harder and working smarter. Working smarter comes first.

That’s why I’m proposing that you start a “Working Smarter, Not Just Harder” folder on your desktop, laptop, or tablet. Fill it with links or content from the articles and ideas that kick start your inner genius. This folder should contain articles that ignite your

determination and imagination, too. Here’s a link to an article which was written to galvanize your self-improvement strategy. If you didn’t read that article when it was first published, no problem! Read it right now from top to bottom. Seize the moment, carpe diem and glean all you can from it!

Need an article about how to be more successful with the management of your most priceless commodity–time? Take a look at this article with an eye for improving time management skills. As you accumulate your folder full of information about working smarter, make sure you organize it to meet your needs. Place them in some kind of order that matches your personal goals or desires.

Now it’s time to make a date with yourself as often as possible to review your Working Harder folder. Once a week should be a minimum, and twice a week is optimum. My suggestion is you complete your work week with a personal review. Take a few notes about the areas of your life that you enthusiastically want to make progress. Then rest your weary mind for a day. Okay, maybe you should rest your mind for a couple of days. Have some fun, commune with nature, do something that is extra-relaxing and don’t think about work at all.

Then, when you begin your work week, make it a habit to consult your folder. Spend 15-20 minutes scanning the powerful articles you’ve collected for the purpose of choosing your focus for the week. The point is to look for definitive ways you can delegate, organize, streamline and improve your methods for accomplishing your work. Don’t be hard on yourself, feel encouraged, and be proactive.

Now you’re ready for my #1 way to work smarter and not just harder: Always begin each work day by doing the most important tasks first.

Put another way; accomplish your most important work as early in your day as possible.

That’s when you have the most energy and mental clarity. You’ll also feel a great sense of relief. This way you’ll find it easier to follow an important rule that I invite you to adopt as your own. Never, ever check your email until you’ve accomplished (continued on page 14)

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Dear Maintenance Men:I am going to university and want to use my DIY skills to supplement my income. Being that I live in a college town, there are a lot of rentals aimed at students. Since students are sometimes hard on their living quarters and move a lot, I figured there might be a maintenance market for repairs and making rooms and rental units rent ready. I don’t have a lot of money to invest in tools and want your recommendation for the minimum I might need tool wise to get started?Bryan

Dear Bryan:Good thinking Bryan, you might just be on to something; students can be a bit hard on rental units! Keeping in mind that as a college student yourself, you have limited funds, so other than a cordless drill, we will leave power tools out of the picture. The majority of the repairs will involve drywall, plumbing and cleaning. Other than light bulbs, leave the electrical to the pros.

Basic Tools.Retractable utility knife5 in 1 paint scraperDrywall sawDrywall mud and tape BucketHacksawClaw hammerTape measure 25’Caulking gun6 way screwdriverAdjustable wrenchChannelock tongue & groove pliersSmall hand snake for bathroom sinks.Toilet plunger broom and dust panGlovesFlashlightSafety glassesStep stoolCordless drill/screwdriver

This is a limited tool set used for light duty work. Try to buy quality tools. Many can be found at garage sales for a fraction of the retail price. With these tools, you will be able to change a faucet, repair drywall holes, unclog bath

sink drains, caulk bathtubs, haul trash etc.

Dear Maintenance Men,I am planning major remodel work to my 4plex and need some advice. My contractor has told me not to worry and he will have everything under control but I know that city inspections can cause serious delays if we are not ready for them or do something wrong. I am not an expert or experienced in construction, what should I watch for as far as the actual inspections are concerned?Bob-

Bob,It is not often we are able to share our experience on the actual General Contracting and building side of our business so, thank you for your question.We have listed the top reasons why professionals do not pass inspections taken from a 2015 JLC (Journal of Light Construction) survey.

Foundation: Improper reinforcement or support of rebarWall Framing: missing fire-blocks, hold down straps etc.Floor framing: missing anchor bolts, sheeting nails missing joist.Trusses: bracing not installed, improperly connected to wall plate.Roofing: over driving of nails in shingles, missing nails, incorrect felt.Window and Door: improper flashing, inadequate fire rating, improper weather stripping.Handrail: improper height or spacing.Plumbing: missing nail plates, improper pipe supportElectrical: missing grounds, GFCI protection, labeling of circuits.Decks: deck not built according to the plans, improper handrail installation.

Dear Maintenance Men:I have been contemplating the purchase of a high pressure sprayer for my employees to use in maintaining and cleaning around my apartment buildings. Because these pressure washers produce a powerful stream of water, I am worried about my employees hurting themselves or damaging the building. What size machine do you recommend and how safe are they to use? Should I rent one first?Julia

Dear Julia:As with any large ticket items it is always prudent to “try before you buy”. Fortunately there are a variety of rental places to choose from which carry all sizes, makes and

Dear Maintenance Men: By Jerry L’Ecuyer & Frank Alvarez


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models.A rental yard will often use the best and longest lasting machines. Most times these companies can provide you with the best information on the products in regards to maintenance, wear & tear, life expectancy and performance.

In regards to workers safety, look at the operators manual for the best advice on personnel safety wear and use. These machines can produce a very powerful jet of water capable of ripping through clothing, skin and even break small bones.

You should always wear goggles, leather gloves, and steel toe leather work boots with nonskid soles.

Stucco & wood siding is especially susceptible to damage when using a power washer. Use the lowest setting and wide spray nozzle to avoid damage. Lightly mist stucco surfaces if cleaning is your objective. Keep nozzle adjusted to spray not stream and approx. 2’ to 3’ away from the surface.

As with most things, proper training will help insure safe usage of power tools.Bio:Please call: Buffalo Maintenance, Inc for maintenance work or consultation. JLE Property Management, Inc for management service or consultation. Frankie Alvarez at 714 956-8371 Jerry L’Ecuyer at 714 778-0480 CA contractor lic: #797645, EPA Real Estate lic. #: 01460075. Certified Renovation CompanyWebsites: www.BuffaloMaintenance.com & www.ContactJLE.com www.Facebook.com/BuffaloMaintenance

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Monarch Hotel. You can check both of these classes out on the RHA website, http://rhaoregon.org/.

Please remember to go out and exercise your voting rights in May. You wouldn’t want those rights to atrophy!!! As for Fair Housing month, know that we really observe it every day of every month of every year since April 11th, 1968. Remember that RHA Oregon is a resource for training and answering questions about fair housing. And please be sure to let us know if there is anything that we can do to help you.

Sincerely,John SagePresident RHA OregonStegmann Insurance Agency Inc.

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Often attributed to President Kennedy, this sentiment likely derives from Robert A. Heinlein’s statement about politics that “It's rough and sometimes it's dirty and it's always hard work and tedious details. But it's the only sport for grownups.”

The adage had long been on a sticky note on my bulletin board – a source of mild amusement as I went about my work rather than a stimulator of deep thought.

I threw the sticky note away today.

A game has opponents – adversaries – who work hard to defeat the other side and parade away as the victor. You never see one team say to another “Hey, let’s work together to see how many points we can score” or “Let’s wear the same color jersey and set aside our rivalry for the day.”

The two sides were distinct and equally determined during the short session. The majority party took advantage of their time together to push their progressive policy agenda, something others believe short sessions should preclude. Minority party tactics included excruciatingly long floor sessions where motions to refer bills back to committees happened persistently, the bills were required to be read in full before voting (taking over 5 hours for one bill), motions were made to amend bills on the floor (I hadn’t seen this in my 26 years), and vote explanations went on for inordinate periods.

The gaming is not reserved for legislators… Interest groups are increasingly using the initiative petition process and the threat of potential ballot measures to leverage legislative change. Lobbyists up their game, increase their intensity and flex their influence in order to be heard. One legislator actually spoke publicly about the bad behavior of lobbyists this session accusing them of using “outright lies” in order to win.

Politics should not be a game. The outcomes are too real. The results are not part of a season record, newspaper box score or internet electronic scoreboard – they are the foundation for our communities, schools, businesses and lives.

One of the wise men at the legislature told me that delays

are all the minority party has to be heard – not playing by the normal rules is their only leverage when the majority party is seemingly advancing policy without them. And, one Senator said by causing delays they give people more time to think and reconsider the decisions they are about to make.

Perhaps these are the reasons for the events I witnessed, and perhaps they are legitimate strategies and motives. But in my mind the 2016 Legislative Session was a mismatched competition where the majority party was playing King of the Hill, while the minority party was rolling the dice in the game Aggravation.

32 days…284 bills…25% pass…Lots of ups and downs

Chutes and Ladders – “This delightful game is simple and easy to play, even for children who can’t read. Fun pictures help kids understand the rewards of doing good deeds as they climb up the ladders and the consequences of naughty ones as they slide down the chutes.” ** ** Actual verbiage from game directions.

Oregon’s third “short session” since voters passed the ballot measure in 2010 moving us to annual sessions provided evidence that we may have unwittingly created a monster.

Theoretically, the short sessions were to be about tweaking the budget (after all, budgeting two years in advance takes a crystal ball we just do not have), technical fixes to policies already passed, and dealing with emergencies. But this session we saw some major changes to long standing state policies. Thwarting looming ballot measures and preparing for the imminent campaign season seemed to be the major catalyst for much of the legislation.

Immediately upon adjournment, the press began reporting on the heights the Democrats were able to climb to while Republicans accused the majority party of bad behavior and a looming downward spiral for the state if thing continue on in the same manner.

Minimum WagePayday - “As any financial adviser will tell you, one way to get ahead financially is to make good Deals. It’s the American way! So take advantage whenever you can.”

POLITICS IS THE ONLY GAME FOR ADULTS…ALL THE REST ARE FOR CHILDREN By Cindy Robert, RHA Oregon Lobbyist



**Effective January 1, 2016 **There will be a Late Fee charge to accounts with an outstanding balance of 30 days late or more. The amount of the charge will depend on the balance

due on the account but will be no more than $35.oo. Example: $10.00 outstanding balance then late fee will be $10.00, if outstanding balance is $35.00 then late fee will be $35.00, all outstanding balances over

$35.00 the late fee will be $35.00

Proposed changes to the RHA Oregon By-Laws (proposed changes will be voted on at the General Membership Meeting in May 2016)

ARTICLE IX - INDEMNIFICATION

Section 1 - Nonliability of Directors. The Directors shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or any other obligations of the corporation.

Section 2. - Indemnification of Directors and Officers. The Directors and Officers of the corporation shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted under the laws of the State of Oregon.


President Obama publicly praised Oregon this week for just having adopted the highest minimum wage in thecountry. After two false starts from the Governor, the Senate Democrats rejiggered the minimum wage bill into one that passed with only Democrats supporting.

The SB 1532 minimum wage increase is based on three state regions with three different wage sets:

1) The Metro Urban Growth Boundary...will increase to $9.75 in July of 2016, and move gradually to $14.75 by 2022.2) The "frontier counties"... increase to $9.50 in July 2016 and move to $12.50 by 2022...Frontier counties are as follows: Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wallowa, and Wheeler.3) The rest of the state....start at $9.75, and grow to $13.50 by 2022.

Beginning in 2023 the frontier counties will remain $1.00 below, and Metro UGB will be $1.25 above the rest of the state, which will be increased by the CPI each year thereafter.

Coal-to-Clean / Renewable Energy MandateRisk – “Unlike most games, RISK demands careful planning before you actually start to play.”

Like the minimum wage, this legislation sought to head off a proposed ballot measure. Oregon utilities and environmental groups agreed to most of the provisions before session even started. They had sign off by the Governor, who seemingly skipped over any counsel from her Public Utilities Commission.

SB 1547 implements timetables and 2030 deadline for the elimination of coal generated electricity being sold to consumers in Oregon and requires PacifiCorp and PGE to have a 50% Renewable Portfolio Standards by 2040.

Passage of this bill seems to have blocked any path for Carbon Cap and Trade legislation in the foreseeable future. Some legislators who pledged support declared this is the end to green energy legislation that they believe leads to increased costs for ratepayers.

Housing

Monopoly – “The object of the game is to become the wealthiest player through buying, renting and selling property.”

A package of four bills broke decades-long policy

traditions in land-use, zoning and construction while providing landlord restrictions that were far from what was originally introduced.

SB 1533 altered the ban on inclusionary zoning ("IZ”) requirements for affordability by allowing a local government to adopt IZ for new multifamily development over 20 units if certain incentives are provided to the developer. The bill also lifts the ban on construction excise taxes (currently reserved for schools) allowing local government to adopt up to 1% of the permit value for residential construction. The tax revenue all goes to local and state housing affordable housing related programs and incentives.

Land use changes were forged in HB 4079 which allows affordable housing pilot projects outside the urban growth boundary, and SB 1573 which allows annexation without a vote of people when standard requirements met and the land owner and city council agree.

HB 4143 requires landlords in Oregon to give 90-day notice for rent increases, prohibits increases in first year of a month-to-month tenancy, makes a technical fix regarding egress requirements and allows landlords to charge $250 (up from $50) for smoking in a unit when it is prohibited.

Increased Lodging TaxClue – “To win this game, you must determine the answer to these three questions: Who done it? Where? And with what weapon?”

In this case, Representative Nancy Nathanson in Eugene with a starter gun.

HB 4146 increases our current lodging tax. Though the bill does not make reference to it, the reason is the state subsidization of $25 million for the 2021 World Track & Field Championship to be held in Eugene. For the next four years, the state tax (some local governments also assess) is increased from 1% to 1.8%, before it settles at 1.5% for the long term.

The request was larger in the beginning, but was cut twice in order to get enough votes. The money will go to Travel Oregon, the State’s tourism marketing agency, which will then decide how it will be used…no clues needed.

ADDITIONAL PASSED LEGISLATION TRACKED BY RHAO

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HB 4081House Bill HB 4081 simply extends the sunset from June 30, 2018 to June 30, 2022 for property tax exemption available to property of a nonprofit corporation that, for tax year 2012-13, was actually offered, occupied or used as low-income housing and granted exemption under ORS 307.130 by the county in which property is located.

SB 1582Senate Bill 1582 creates the Local Innovation and Fast Track (“LIFT”) housing program to be developed and implemented by the Housing and Community Services Department and the Oregon Housing Stability Council, to increase state-owned affordable housing that may be purchased or rented by low-income households. LIFT will build new affordable housing for low income families with $40 million in bonds pursuant to Article XI Q of the Constitution that were authorized during the 2015 session.

The intent of SB 1582 is to provide high-level guidance about how the department will execute the LIFT program, including specifications about how the agency will comply with the constitutional requirement to own or operate the properties financed with the bond proceeds. Stakeholders have been engaged to design a program that seeks to contain costs, maximize the number of units, serve geographically diverse areas of the state, and serve clients in the Department of Human Services system.

DEFEATED LEGISLATION OF NOTE

HB 4001 – Original tenant protection bill• Firstconceptvoidedabilitytousenocausetermination• Printedversionrequiredlandlordtogive90-daynoticeofno-cause termination• Landlordwasthenrequiredtopayrelocationcoststotenantinamount of one month’s rent• Required90-daynoticeforrentincreases(isinfinalbillHB4143)• Prohibitedrentincreasesinfirstyearoftenancy(onlyappliestofirst year of month-to-month in HB 4143)• Requiredcertaininformationtobeprovidedinrentincreasenotice• Movedrebuttalpresumptiontolandlord,makingittheirresponsibility to show that they did not terminate tenancy in retaliation for complaint by tenant• Firstconceptrequiredlandlordtosendterminationnoticeand explanation to Housing & Community Services (HCS) and for landlord to list basis for any rent increase over 5% per year • AmendedIZpreemptiontoallownewregulationslimitingrent increases in new residential housing for sale or rent• Authorizedlocalgovernmentwaiverofbuildingcodeorzoning requirements for emergency shelters• Authorizedlocalgovernmentstowaivecertainstatecodeswhen vacancies fall below 4% or when housing emergency declared

*NOTE this is a shortened version of the report actually provided in order for the article to be placed in the newsletter it had to be slimmed down. To see the full report visit rhaoregon.org/advocacy.

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Peregrine Private CapitalCorpP.503-241-49495000 Meadows Rd. #230Lake Oswego, OR [email protected]

Tryon Equities LLC& Rimrock Property ManagementMichael TempletonP.O. Box 775, Sherwood, OR 97140Phone 503-713-7291Email:[email protected] ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING Balancing Point, Inc.,Sandy Buhite-LandisP.503-659-8803 C.503-504-94668189 SE Clackamas Rd., Milwaukie 97267Email: [email protected]

Kendall Consulting Accounting and Business Consulting 1100 NE 28th Ave., Ste 101 Portland, OR 97232 P.503-206-5660 Email: [email protected]

Portland Tax Co.Full Service Tax and AccountingP. 503-258-0700 F. 503-256-1527

ADVERTISING / MARKETINGFrom Here 2 ThereHelping solve business challengesto reach your goals.Ami Stevens, P.503-407-3663Email: [email protected] Rental Housing JournalP.503-221-1260News for Ppty Managers & Ownerswww.thelandlordtimes.com APPLIANCE-RENT -SRVS- LEASE Azuma LeasingBJ Rosow, P.800-707-1188P.512-236-9000, F.512-239-90092905 San Gabriel St. #218Austin, TX 78705

APPLIANCE-SALES ONLY G&C Distributing CompanyTony Kavanagh, P.503-288-02211205 NE 33rd, Portland 97232

Standard TV & ApplianceJoe Mosee & Cathy MoseeP.503-619-0500, C.503-888-69273600 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton 97005

APPLICANT SCREENINGComplete Screening Agency LLCJacob Turner & Tiffany WebbP.800-827-3130www.complete-screen.comEmail: [email protected]


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National Tenant NetworkMarcia GohmanP.503-635-1118, F.503-635-9392P.O. Box 21027, Keizer 97303www.ntnonline.com

RHA OregonP.503-254-4723, F.503-254-4821Fast,affordable tenant screeningwww.rhaoregon.org Email: [email protected]

TrueSource Screening, LLCDavid MustardP.888-546-3588, F.888-546-3588www.truesourcescreening.com

ASPHALT PAVINGBenge IndustriesParking Lot Maintenance ServiceCorey Wilkerson P.503-803-1950Email: [email protected]

Hal’s Construction, Inc. CCB#34434Brian King, P.503-656-499920666 S HWY 213, Oregon City, OR 97045www.halsconstruction.comEmail: [email protected] ASSOCIATIONSMetro Area Smoke Free Housing ProjectP.503-718-6145www.smokefreeoregon.com

ATTORNEYSBittner & Hahs, P.C.Andy Hahs, P.503-228-56264949 SW Meadows Rd #260Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Broer & Passannante, P.S.Mark G Passannante, P.503-294-09101001 SW Fifth Ave, Ste. 1220Portland, OR 97204

Warren Allen LLPJeff Bennett. P.503-255-8795850 NE 122nd Ave. Portland, 97230Protecting landlords’ rights in Oregon and Washington for over 25 years

Law Offices of Richard Schneider, LLCP.503-241-1215, www.rbsllc.com2455 NW Marshall St #11 Portland 97210, Business formation - LLCs

Scott A. McKeown, P.C.Scott McKeown, P.503-224-19378700 SW 26th Ave Ste S. Portland, 97219 Email: [email protected]

Murphy Law Group P.C.Always representing ONLY landlordsTim Murphy P.503-550-4894621 SW Morrison St. Ste 1225 Portland,97204

BASEMENT WATERPROOFINGJohn’s Waterproofing, CCB# 15830Crawlspace WaterproofingP.503-233-0825 Fully Staffedwww.johnswaterproofing.com

CARPENTRY & REPAIRSG&G Construction Inc. CCB# 162743P.503-826-9404Maintenance & Painting SpecialistsEmail: [email protected]

CARPET CLEANING Americlean Inc., Since 1972We are very good at what we do Frank Porter, P.503-771-0554 Email: [email protected]

Certified Carpet Services CCB#184070 Mark Sandstrom P.503-313-7963Cleaning, restretching,repairsand flood service.Email: [email protected]

Dura Clean Carpet CleaningUpholstery, Pet Odor Removal, Flood ServiceP. 503-914-8785, F. 503-372-9163www.duracleanllc.comEmail: [email protected]

O’Meara Carpet CleaningP.503-538-1983, 503-620-5005Cleaning, Pet Odor

CARPET SALES Certified Carpet Services CCB#184070 Mark Sandstrom P.503-313-7963 Cleaning, restretching, repairs & Flood Srvs Email: [email protected]

Contract Furnishings Mart-VancouverJennifer EvansP.360-896-6150, 800-267-615011013 NE 39th St Vancouver 98682www.cfmfloors.com Contract Furnishings Mart-PortlandRoger HarmsP.503-230-1250, 800-275-6722915 SE Sandy Blvd Portland 97214www.cfmfloors.com Contract Furnishings Mart-HillsboroRebecca O’NeillP.503-716-48484865 NW 235th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 www.cfmfloors.com Contract Furnishings Mart-TigardJim PlathP.503-542-8900, 800-935-125014190 SW 72nd Ave #110 Tigard, OR 97224 www.cfmfloors.com Contract Furnishings Mart-ClackamasPatrick VonPegertP.503-656-5277, 877-656-523215140 SE 82nd Dr Clackamas, OR 97015Email: [email protected] Contract Furnishings Mart-Beaverton Garrett Anderson P. 503- 207-5230, 844-214-4220 6050 SW Arctic Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005Email: [email protected]

Contract Furnishings Mart - Gresham Ross Williams P. 503-328-7260 3108 NE 181st Ave., Gresham 97230 www.cfmfloors.com

The Floor StoreJoe Billarreal, P.503-408-64885628 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97206Email: [email protected]

COLLECTION AGENCIESAnderson & Associates Credit Services, LLCP.503-293-5400, F.503-813-2159P.O. Box 230286, Portland, 97281 Email: [email protected]

CONCRETEHal’s Construction, Inc. CCB# 34434Brian King, P.503-656-499920666 S HWY 213 Oregon City, OR 97045www.halsconstruction.com

Metro Sidewalk RepairP. 503-875-7900Concrete Water Proofing, Maintenance & repair and new structure installation

DOORSGoose Hollow Window Co Inc. CCB# 53631Mary D. Mann, P.503-620-0898Email: [email protected] Trust Trade Ally

DUCTLESS HEATING & COOLINGOregon Ductless, Inc. CCB#204219 Aaron McNally, P. 503-410-1309Sales and installation of ductless heat pumpsServing all Portland Metro areasEmail: [email protected]

ELECTRICDeKorte Electric, Inc. DDB# 159954 P.503-288-2211 14865 SW 74th Ave., #170 Tigard, OR 97224 Rental Housing Maint Service CCB# 163427Gary Indra, P.503-678-2136 Fully Licensed to do it allEmail: [email protected]

Squires Electric Joe Squires, P. 503-252-1609 657 SE Yamhill St., Portland, OR 97214 www.SquiresElectric.com ENERGY EFFICIENCYEnergy Trust of Oregon Existing Multi Family 421 SW Oak St., Suite 300Portland, OR 97204, P. 1-877-510-2130 www.energytrust.org/multifamily

ESTATE PLANNINGLaw Offices of Richard Schneider, LLCP.503-241-1215 2455 NW Marshall St #11 Portland, OR 97210www.rbsllc.com

Northwestern Mutual Financial & Retirement Planning Charlene Quaresma, P.503-421-5058 www.charlenequaresma.nm.comEmail: [email protected] EVICTIONSAction ServicesWally Lemke, P.503-244-122615 82nd Dr., #20 Gladstone, OR 97027Your eviction & process Service Specialist


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Barrister Support ServiceP.503-246-8934Evictions, 1st Appearance, Process Servingwww.barristersupport.com

Landlord SolutionsP.503-242-2312, F.503-242-1881P.O. Box 7087, Portland 97007Online evictions & First Appearancewww.landlord-solutions.com

Oregon Legal Assistance SrvsP.503-954-1009, F.971-266-8372Evictions, small claims and Process Servicing

FINANCIAL SERVICESAmerican Commercial Mortgage NetworkAl Williams, P.206-264-13251366 91st Ave. NE Clyde Hill, WA 98004

Chase Commercial Term LendingTom Barbour, P.503-598-3657Steve Mozinski, P.503-598-3661Email: [email protected]

Northwestern Mutual Financial & Retirement Planning Charlene Quaresma, P.503-421-5058 www.charlenequaresma.nm.comEmail: [email protected]

Titus & Associates Insurance and Financial Srvs Tim Titus, P.971-224-5961 ext. 4820Our Apartment Owners Insurance Program is unlike the Competitionwww.titusins.comEmail: [email protected] Vince Kingston Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #291740 Eagle Home Mortgage P. 971-221-8525 direct Email: [email protected]

FIRE/WATER DAMAGE RESTORATIONServproServing North Portland, Lake Oswego & West Linn P. 503-283-3658 F. 503-444-7130www.servpronorthportland,com

FIRE SAFETYTualatin Valley Fire & RescueEric T. McMullen, P.503-612-70007401 SW Washo Ct. Ste 101Tualatin, OR 97062Email: [email protected]

FLOOR COVERINGContract Furnishings Mart - VancouverJennifer EvansP.360-896-6150, 800-267-615011013 NE 39th St Vancouver, 98682 www.cfmfloors.com

Contract Furnishings Mart - Portland Roger HarmsP.503-230-1250, 800-275-6722915 SE Sandy Blvd Portland 97214 www.cfmfloors.com

Contract Furnishings Mart - Hillsboro Rebecca O’Neill, P.503-716-48484865 NW 235th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 www.cfmfloors.com

Contract Furnishings Mart - TigardJim PlathP.503-542-8900, 800-935-125014190 SW 72nd Ave #110 Tigard, OR 97224 www.cfmfloors.com

Contract Furnishings Mart - Clackamas Patrick VonPegertP.503-656-5277, 877-656-523215140 SE 82nd Dr Clackamas, OR 97015Email: [email protected] Contract Furnishings Mart - Beaverton Garrett Anderson P. 503- 207-5230, 844-214-4220 6050 SW Arctic Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005Email: [email protected]

Contract Furnishings Mart - Gresham Ross Williams, P. 503-328-7260 3108 NE 181st Ave., Gresham 97230 www.cfmfloors.com

Eaton General Construction CCB# 154142Eric Eaton, P.503-539-0811All Types of Floor Coveringwww.eatongeneral.com

J & B Hardwood Floors, IncJim Cripps, P.503-519-4920Email: [email protected]

Rental Housing Maint Svcs CCB# 163427Gary Indra, P.503-678-2136Vinyl, VCT, Ceramic, Hardwood

The Floor StoreJoe Billarreal, P.503-408-64885628 SE Woodstock BlvdPortland, OR 97206Email: [email protected]

FORMSRHA OregonAttorney drawn, Up-to-date Rental Forms P.503-254-4723 F.503-254-4821www.rhaoregon.org GENERAL CONTRACTORS Advanced Construction & Repair CCB#181918 Residential & Light Commerical Remodeling www.advancedconstructionpdx.com Licensed and Bonded, Insured 503-841-1323

Clear Water Construction Services - CCB# 194703Both Residential & Commercial ServiceP. 503-974-6654, F. 503-217-0308Email: [email protected] Site: www.cwcsnw.com

Uptown Properties CCB# 198205AJ Shepard P. 360-772-6355 Full Service General Contractor, Licensed & Bondedwww.uptownpm.com

HANDYMANBluestone & Hockley Real Estate ServicesChuck Hodges, P.503-222-38009320 SW Barbur Blvd Ste 300Portland, OR 97219Email: [email protected]

Certified Services CCB# 184070Full service repairs and MaintenanceMark Sandstrom, P.503-313-7963 Email: [email protected]

G&G construction Inc.P.503-826-9404Maintenance & Painting [email protected]:[email protected]

Rental Housing Maint. Svcs. CCB# 163427Gary Indra, P.503-678-2136Fully Licensed to do it all

HAULING Junk Away Hauling CCB# 177966P. 503-517-9027 Licensed bonded insured trash outsEmail: [email protected]

HEATING & COOLINGMidway Heating Co. CCB# 24044P.503-252-400312625 SE Sherman St. Portland, OR 97233

Oregon Ductless, Inc. CCB#204219 Aaron McNally, P. 503-410-1309Sales and installation of ductless heat pumpsServing all Portland Metro areasEmail: [email protected]

Pyramid Heating & Cooling CCB#59382P.503-786-9522 Serving the Portland Metro areaEmail: [email protected]

HEATING OILMidway Heating Co. CCB# 24044P.503-252-400312625 SE Sherman St. Portland, OR 97233 HEATING OIL TANKSoil SolutionsEnvironmental ServicesTank Locating, Sampling, Decommissioning and DEQ Certified Clean-upsP. 503-234-2118Email: info@soilsolutions-environmental.comwww.soilsolutions-environmental.com

HOUSING AUTHORITIESHousing Authority of PortlandJill Smith, P.503-802-8565135 SW Ash St. Portland, 97204

INSULATIONGoose Hollow Window Co inc CCB#53631Mary D. Mann, P.503-620-0898Energy Trust Trade Allywww.goosehwc.comEmail: [email protected]

INSURANCEAAA Oregon Insurance AgencyHome-Auto-Comerical-LifeAntoinette (Toni) BradfieldPhone: 503-219-6260600 SW Market St., Portland, OR 97201E-mail: [email protected]

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American Family InsuranceAuto/Home/ Life/ CommericalLarry Thompson AgencyP.503-924-2200, F.503-924-220215573 SE Bangy Rd, Ste 220Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Northwestern Mutual Financial & Retirement Planning Charlene Quaresma, P.503-421-5058 www.charlenequaresma.nm.comEmail: [email protected]

Robinson Financial GroupRita J. Robinson, P. 503-557-4997Group & Indiv. Health Insurance

State Farm InsurancePaul Toole, P.503-655-22066105 W ‘A’ St #B West Linn, 97068

Stegmann Agency Farmers InsuranceJohn Sage, Insurance SpecialistInsuring Property Owners for 25 years P.503-667-7971, F.503-666-8110202 SE 181st Ave #201, Portland, OR 97233Email: [email protected]

Wolter Van Doorninck,CPCU Elliot, Powell, Baden & BakerP.503-227-1771, F.503-274-76441521 SW Salmon, Portland, OR 97205www.epbb.comEmail: [email protected]

Titus & Associates Insurance and Financial Srvs Tim Titus, P.971-224-5961 ext. 4820Our Apartment Owners Insurance Program is unlike the Competitionwww.titusins.comEmail: [email protected]

INVESTMENT SERVICESPeregrine Private Capital CorpP.503-241-49495000 Meadows Rd, #230Lake Oswego, OR 97070Email: [email protected]

LOCK SMITHMR. Rekey of Portland, LLCServing the greater Portland / Vancouver Areas P. 503-236-7877 C. 512-375-8478 Email: [email protected] www.rekey.com/portland

MASON CONTRACTORSD&R Masonry Restoration Inc. CCB# 99196Ray Elkins, P.503-353-1650 8890 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97222www.drmasonry.com MOLDReal Estate Mold SolutionsLynne Whitney, P.503-232-6653Free inspections, Testing and Remediationwww.realestatemoldsolutions.com MOVERS-HOUSEEmmert Development CoTerry Emmert, P.503-655-993311811 SE Hwy 212, Clackamas, OR 97015

PAINT / PAINTINGG&G Construction Inc. CCB# 162743P.503-826-9404Maintenance & Painting Specialistse Email: [email protected]

Rental Housing Maint. Svcs. CCB# 163427Gary Indra, P.503-678-2136Prof. Interior & Exterior paintingEmail: [email protected]

Richard Hallman Painting CCB# 142467Rick Hallman, P.503-819-1210 Quality Interior Painting Since 1992

Rodda PaintTim Epperly, P.503-572-8191Email: [email protected]

PEST CONTROLAlpha Ecological Pest ControlAlexa Fornes, PDX 800.729.3764 1200 NE 112th Ave Vancouver, 98684 Frost Integrated Pest MgmtP.503-863-0973 Residential.Commercial.Multi Familywww.frostpestfreezone.com

NW Pest ControlBruce Beswick, P.503-253-53259108 NE Sandy Blvd., Pdx, 97220www.goodbyebugs.comEmail: [email protected]

Orkin Pest ControlDan Wolcott, Account Manager & InspectorP.503-384-8384 Email: [email protected]

PLUMBING/DRAIN CLEANINGApollo DrainP.503-822-6805 apollo-drain.comfacebook.com/apollodrain24 hour emergency serviceWe gladly quote prices over the phone

Liberty Plumbing CCB#176655Tim Galuza, P.503-888-8830Re-pipe, Repairs, Water ServiceRemodel Kitchens & Bathrooms

MJ’s Plumbing CCB#36338Michael LeFever, P. 503.261.91551045 NE 79th Portland, OR 97213

ProDrain & Rooter Svcs IncWest 503.533.0430 East 503.239.3750Drain Cleaning/Plumbingwww.prodrainpdx.com

Rental Housing Maint. Svcs CCB# 163427Gary Indra, P.503-678-2136Fully Licensed to do it allEmail: [email protected]

Soil Solutions Environmental ServicesSewer inspection and repair P. 503-234-2118 Email: info@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comwww.soilsolutionsenvironmental.com

PRINTING & PROMOTIONALPRODUCTS Inkberry Print & PromotionalLogo’d Promotional Products, Signs & More Pamela Maio, P. 503-706-7711 Email: [email protected] PROPERTY MANAGERSAcorn Property Management, LLC - PDX Katie Poole-Hussa, Property ManagerOffice: 971-352-6760Cell: 541-968-1703www.acornpm.net

Action ManagementWendi Samperi, P.503-710-0732

The Alpine Group, Inc.Tiffany Laviolette, P.503-641-46204800 sw Griffith Dr., #209Beaverton, OR 97005 www.alpinepdx.com

Apartment Community Mgmt2010 Fairview Ave Fairview, OR 97206 P.503-766-3365www.acmportland.com

Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate ServiceCliff Hockley, P.503-222-38009320 SW Barbur Blvd. Ste300Portland, OR 97219

Fox Management, Inc.Tressa L Rossi, P.503-280-0241C.503-750-8124 F.503-280-02422316 NE Glisan St Portland, 97232Email: [email protected]

Gateway Property MgmtP.503-303-8545 www.gatewaypdx.comProperty Management Done Right

HSH Property Management HONESTY, INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY P. 503-305-7204 or 503-305-7365 704 Main St., Ste. 305-5, Oregon City 97045 www.hshmgmt.com

Lakeside Property Mgmt CoMichelle Wrege, P.503-828-2283Finding Home Owners Qualified Tenantswww.lakesidepmc.com

Micro Property Mgmt.We focus on the small detailsP.503-473-3742Email: [email protected] Prim & Prosperous Property Management Patricia Turner, P. 503-635-8926 Email: [email protected] The Garcia Group Ron Garcia, P. 503.595.4747425 2nd St #230, Lake Oswego, OR 97034www.GarciaGRP.com


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Titus & Associates Insurance & Financial SrvsTim Titus, P.971-224-5961 ext. 4820Our Apartment Owners Insurance Program is unlike the Competitionwww.titusins.comEmail: [email protected] Tryon Equities LLC &Rimrock Property ManagementMichael TempletonP.O. Box 775, Sherwood, OR 97140Phone 503-713-7291Email: michael@rimrockpropertymanagement.comwww.rimrockpropertymanagement.com Uptown PropertiesChris Shepard, P.520-204-6727 2830 NW 29th Portland, 97210www.uptownpm.com

Voss Property ManagementRichard Voss, P.503-546-79026110 N Lombard St. PDX, 97203

RADONSoil SolutionsEnvironmental ServicesRadon Testing and MitigationP. 503-234-2118Email: info@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comsoilsolutionsenvironmental.com

REAL ESTATE SALESBluestone & HockleyReal Estate ServicesCliff Hockley, P.503-222-38009320 SW Barbur Blvd Ste 300Portland, OR 97219

Chris AndersonJohn L. Scott Real EstateP. 503-783-2442Email: [email protected]

Denise L. GodingKeller Williams RealtyP.503-336-6378 C.503-799-2970www.denisegoding.com

Elizabeth Carpenter CRISPrinciple BrokerP.503-314-6498, F. [email protected], www.lizcrei.com

HFO Investment Real Estate Greg Frick, P.503-241-5541 2424 SE 11th Ave., Portland 97214 www.hfore.com

Premiere Property Group LLC Jim Lutz P. 503-750-6388, F. 971-228-8133 www.jimlutzccim.com Email: [email protected]

The Garcia GroupRon Garcia, P. 503-595-47475320 SW Macadam Ste 100Portland, OR 97239www.4-homes.com

RESTORATION/RECONSTRUCTIONEaton General Construction CB# 154142P.503-539-0811 Full Service General Contractorwww.eatongeneral.com

Servpro Serving North Portland, Lake Oswego & West LinnP.503-283-3658 F. 503-444-7130www.servpronorthportland.com

Rental Housing Maint Svcs CCB# 163427Gary Indra,P.503-678-2136Fully Licensed to do it allEmail: [email protected]

ROOFING Good Affordable Roofing Services LLC CCB # 208939 For all things roofs we do it Good & Affordable Call today 971-312-7767 Email: goodaffordableroofingservices@gmail.comwww.goodaffordableroofingservice.com

Real Estate Roofing Service CCB# 149575Lynne Whitney, P.503-284-5522Free Inspections, ReRoof and Repairs. www.realestateroofing.com

SEAL COATINGBenge IndustriesParking Lot Maintenance SvcsCorey Wilkerson, P.503-803-1950Email: [email protected]

Hal’s Construction Inc. CCB# 34434Brian King, P.503-656-499920666 S HWY 213Oregon City, OR 97045www.halsconstruction.comEmail: [email protected]

Seal Coat Specialties, LLC-OR CCB#197991 WA Seal CSL 882m3Asphalt maintenanceChuck Jordan, P.503-914-9837Email: [email protected]

SEWERSoil Solutions Environmental ServicesSewer inspection and repairP. 503-234-2118Email: info@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comwww.soilsolutionsenvironmental.com

STRIPINGBenge IndustriesParking Lot Maintenance ServicesCorey Wilkerson, P.503-803-1950Email: [email protected]

Seal Coat Specialties, LLC-OR CCB#197991 WA Seal CSL 882m3Asphalt maintenanceChuck Jordan, P. 503-914-9837Email: [email protected]

WATERPROOFING / CONCRETE REPAIRD&R Waterproofing, Inc.Ray Elkins, P.503-353-16508890 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Milwaukie, OR 97222www.drmasonry.com

WINDOWS / STORM WINDOWSGoose Hollow Window Co Inc CCB# 53631Mary D. Mann, P.503-620-0898Energy Trust Trade Ally Email: [email protected]

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