September 2014 RHA Update News Letter

A monthly newsletter published by the Rental Housing Alliance Oregon

September 2014

www.rhaoregon.org

Formerly the Rental Housing Association of Greater Portland

rhaest. 1927

In this issue:

Come Join Us! Contract Furnishings Mart Free Dinner page 3

Landlording 101 page 6

Do You Understand The Medical Marijuana Law? page 7 - 9

How Do You Get A Good Tenant in A “Bad” Neighborhood? page 10 & 11

How Do You Choose A Suitable Rental Agreement? page 14

Free Dinner Sponsored by Contract Furnishings Mart See page 3 for details

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COME JOIN A GREAT ORGANIZATION! Since 1927 the Rental Housing Alliance Oregon has set the standard

for community participation by landlords providing affordable and quality housing.

• LegislativeRepresentation• Supportersof FairHousing• Education/Seminars• Up-to-datelawinformation• AttorneyDrawnForms• TenantScreening• FullyStaffedOffice

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Table of Contents

Dinner Social/Meeting |page 3

President’s Message | page 4

RHA Mark Your Calendar | page 5

Landlording 101 Class Flyer | page 6

Understanding Medical Marijuana Dispensary Laws | page 7 - 9

How To Get A Tenant In A “Bad” Neighborhood | page 10-11

A Starry Night | page 12

Coming To Terms: Choosing A Suitable Rental Agreement | page 14

Decision Time.... | page 16 & 17

Are you Proactive or Reactive? | page 18

The Preferred Service Guide | page 19-22

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Dinner Meeting Tuesday September 16, 2014 6 pm-9 pm

CFM was founded by a builder as a solution to the many problems associated in dealing with typical floor covering retailers such as inconsistent pricing; inexperienced, commissioned sales staff; limited selection, and never knowing what crew would show up to install your job. CFM answered these by:• Providing a single price for all trade customers• Employing well-trained, long-term salaried sales professionals• Maintaining 9 large, clean, well-lit showrooms displaying the most current product selections in all categories• Assisting you to build a long-term relationship with the right installer for all your floor covering needs.

As lifetime residents of the Northwest, we understand the diverse needs of this unique region. We feature the largest selection of products priced with minimum mark up, so you can feel confident your costs will be kept low on every job. Roll and volume pricing benefits are always passed along to the customer.

We go to great lengths to keep our showrooms up to date with the latest flooring styles. With our ever-changing industry, CFM is constantly bringing in new, fashion-forward products to meet your design needs. Our showrooms display the various types of flooring—carpet, hardwood, stone, vinyl, laminate and ceramic and more, all under one roof.

To ensure our customers get exactly what they need, every CFM location is staffed with experienced, friendly professionals to help walk you through the selection process.

CFM is a “no pressure” sales environment. Our goal is to assist you to find the right product for your application.

We don’t just work in the communities we serve, we live there as well. CFM takes an active part in helping to make our towns the best places in America to live and raise a family. CFM and our employees donate time, money and resources to numerous local charities and events.

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President’s Message

Elizabeth CarpenterRHA President

RHAOregon LIST OF COMMITTEES

Building Chair: Phil Owen, PH: 503-244-7986

Community Relations/Donations Chair: Tony Kavanagh, PH: 503-522-4474

Dinner/Program Chair: Lynne Whitney, PH: 503-284-5522

Education Chair: John Sage, PH: 503-667-7971

Forms Chair: Mark Passannante, PH: 503-294-0910

House Chair: Robin Lashbaugh, PH: 503-760-7171

Legislative Chair: Phil Owen, PH: 503-244-7986

Membership Chair: Elizabeth Carpenter, PH: 503-314-6498 Office Chair: Robin Lashbaugh, PH: 503-760-7171

Government RelationsChair: Phil Owen, PH: 503-244-7986Gresham Liaison: Jim Herman, PH: 503-645-8287

Marketing Chair: Ami Stevens, PH: 503-407-3663

Board ConsultantAlita Dougherty, [email protected], PH: 503-667-9288 RHAOregon LOBBYISTCindy Robert, PH: 503-260-3431

RHAOregon OFFICE TEAMCari Pierce, Office Manager - [email protected] Pam VanLoon, Bookkeeper - [email protected] Teresa Carlson, Member Svcs - [email protected] Fullerton, Member Svcs Asst. - [email protected] RHAOregon OFFICEMonday - Friday * 9:00am - 5:00pmPH: 503-254-4723 * Fax: 503-254-4821

10520 NE Weidler StPortland, OR 97220

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

Since 1927, the Rental Housing Alliance Oregon has set the standard for community participation by landlords providing affordable and quality housing.

Back to School Already

Wait a minute here! Wasn’t it just summer? Where’d those clouds come from? I’m not ready for another back to school commercial on TV. Argh! Like you, I’m not ready for summer to be over.

Here at the RHA, we had a big summer. We launched our new community room by having a party called Under A Starry Night here at the RHA headquarters. Then we had our annual picnic. Our board of directors started “Thank you events,” which is where we visit the companies who support us by bringing coffee and donuts to their office to say thank you for all they do for our memberships. We’ve been busy; and like you, we’d rather have another month of summer.

Education at the RHA is something that goes on 12 months a year. The summer months July thru August bring fewer classes, but during the fall we get back into the swing of things with a long list of class options. The Landlord Tenant law, Understanding Your Decision Point webinar, Understanding Renter’s Liability Insurance and certainly Tenant Screening are all scheduled this month. It takes just a few minutes to join our classes, but can make a vast difference making the right decisions for your business. Our staff and instructors are friendly, experienced, and we do something few other schools can brag about: We have fun.

When you drive into our office, you’ll see our new branding on our new sign! You’ll see our new look in the office and the larger classroom/meeting room space. All that work is to have our members not so much see newness, but feel what is happening at RHA. We have become a fully focused member service organization whose sole purpose is making sure our members succeed.

For us at the RHA, education is fundamental. It is what we do, what sets us apart. Come in, take a look around, see your RHA in action. I know you’ll feel what we’ve worked so hard to create.

Sincerely,

Liz Carpenter, Rental Housing Alliance Oregon President

Fair Housing Council Oregon VISIT www.fhco.org


Mark your calendar!

To purchase event tickets online visit: http://www.rhaoregon.org/store/category/events

CLASSES LOCATION TIME INFORMATION

09/04Understanding Your Decision Point WebEx 11:00am

09/10 Online Tenant Screening RHA Office 11:00am

09/11 Oregon Landlord Tenant Law RHA Office 6:30pm Taught by Marcia Gohman, National Tenant Network10520 NE Weidler St., Portland OR 97220

09/18 Renters Liability Insurance RHA Office 11:30am Taught by John Sage, Stegmann Insurance10520 NE Weidler St., Portland OR 97220

09/19Understanding Your Decision Point WebEx 7:00pm

09/23 Oregon Landlord Tenant Law Standard TV & Appliance 6:30pm Taught by Marcia Gohman, National Tenant Network3600 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton OR 97005

10/08 Online Tenant Screening RHA Office 11:00am

10/09 Creating the Tenancy RHA Office 6:30pm Taught by Katie Poole-Hussa, Landlady Katie & Smart Property Mgmt 10520 NE Weidler St. Portland OR 97220

10/10Understanding Your Decision Point WebEx 11:00am

10/28 Online Tenant Screening WebEx 7:00pm

10/28 Creating the Tenancy Standard TV & Appliance 6:30pm Taught by Katie Poole-Hussa, Landlady Katie & Smart Property Mgmt 3600 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton OR 97005

DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME INFORMATION

09/10 Board Meeting RHA Office 5:00pm

09/16 Dinner Meeting Contract Furnishings Mart 6:00pm See page 3 for details

09/25 Member Info/Mentor Meeting RHA Office 6:00pm

10/8 Board Meeting RHA Office 5:00pm

10/15 Dinner Meeting TBA 6:00pm

10/23 Member Info/Mentor Meeting RHA Office 6:00pm 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

RHA Mark Your Calendar

Those with prior registration to the class will be seated first. Walk-ins will only be accommodated once the class has started and if space is available. Registered attendees who arrive 15 minutes after the start of class be aware that your chair may be filled. If you register for a class and then do not cancel at least 48 hours before the class and /or do not show you will be charged for the class

Oregon Landlord Tenant Law The Oregon Landlord Tenant Law

class will walk you through an explanation of the changes to the Oregon Landlord Tenant Act and will help you to understand how to use those changes in screening of applicants and in management practices.

$25 members / $35 non-members

Register early to receive a $5 discount

Renters Liability InsuranceCan I require my tenants to have a specific amount of coverage? How do I get verification of my tenants rental Insurance? John Sage from Stegmann Agency will walk you through what renters liability insurance is and what protection it brings you as a landlord

$25 members / $35 non-members

Register early to receive a $5 discount

Creating the TenancyYou’ve approved an application, now what? Please join us as we go step-by-step on how to execute a rental agreement. We’ll walk through what forms to use and how, the pro’s and con’s of a month-to-month versus lease agreement...plus lots, lots more!! Before you hand over possession of your property, get started on the right foot by joining us $25 members / $35 non-members Register early to receive a $5 discount



Understanding Medical Marijuana Dispensary Tenants by Jacob Zahniser and Chris Walters Attorneys-At-Law.

(continued page 8)

A building owner asked to lease to a marijuana dispensary is faced with a

host of complex legal considerations unique to marijuana dispensary tenants. This complexity arises from the inconsistent state of play between federal, state, and local regulators:

A. Marijuana remains a controlled substance under federal law.

B. Oregon law permits dispensaries, subject to licensing and other requirements.

C. Oregon cities have the right to prohibit dispensaries within their jurisdiction.

This article summarizes the key considerations a building owner must keep in mind when thinking about leasing to a marijuana dispensary.

The Legal Morass

Federal Law

The sale of medicinal marijuana is illegal under federal law and marijuana remains a federally controlled substance.

As long as marijuana remains a federally controlled substance, there will always be a risk that federal law enforcement will shut down a dispensary and potentially seize the premises.

The U.S. Department of Justice, however, has stated that federal prosecution is likely to occur only when the sale of medicinal marijuana touches on one of the following:

1. The distribution of marijuana to minors

2. Revenue from the sale of marijuana goes to support criminal organizations, gangs, and cartels

3. The diversion of marijuana from states where it is legal in some form under state law to other states where it is illegal

4. State-authorized marijuana activities being used as a cover for trafficking other illegal drugs or engaging in other illegal activities

5. The use of firearms or violence in the cultivation and distribution of marijuana

6. The exacerbation of other adverse public health conse-quences associated with marijuana use such as driving under the influence

7. Growing marijuana on public lands and the attendant public safety and environmental dangers posed by marijuana production on public land

8. Marijuana possession or use on federal property

How do state and federal laws clash over medical marijuana distribution?


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Understanding Medical Marijuana Dispensary Tenants(continued from page 7)

Civil ForfeitureIf federal law enforcement steps in to shut down the dispensary, it may also seek to take the premise through civil forfeiture laws. Under federal and state civil forfeiture law, the government has the authority to seize property used to commit a crime, even if the owner of the property is not charged with, or convicted of, a crime. As long as the property itself is linked to the criminal activity, it may be seized. Typically, the government first seizes the property and then builds its case as to whether the property should be forfeited. This can take months or years before the forfeiture is final, during which time the building owner is deprived of any revenue from the property.

Consequently, while the threat of federal law enforcement is mitigated when a dispensary is operated in compliance with state law, the risk associated with federal law enforcement remains very real, especially considering that federal enforcement policy may change with a new administration.

State LawA building owner would be wise to include terms in the lease that mandate the tenant to provide the owner with documentation of compliance with all state requirements. For example, the premises cannot be within 1000 feet of a school or another dispensary, it must be equipped with an alarm system and video monitoring, and the dispensary tenant must pass a criminal background check. In order to know if the dispensary tenant is in compliance, the building owner should be familiar with the state’s regulations governing dispensaries. Regular property inspections will show tenants that they cannot deviate from their obligations to the law and the lease agreement.

Local Law Under Oregon law, any Oregon city may pass a moratorium on dispensaries until May 2015. At least 70 cities across Oregon have passed moratoria or other regulations effectively prohibiting dispensaries altogether. These cities include Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Milwaukie, Gladstone, Oregon City, and Wood Village. Thus, before considering a dispensary tenant, the building

owner should know whether the local code even allows a dispensary at the premises.

The Practical ConsiderationsOnce through the legal morass, the building owner must still address the host of other considerations unique to medical marijuana dispensaries such as (a) tenant mix,(b) image issues, (c) insurance considerations, (d) compliance with other leases, and (e) compliance with financing restrictions.

For example, in a multi-tenant building the other tenants may not appreciate having a marijuana dispensary as a co-tenant. Besides the perceived image problem, marijuana gives off distinctive odors that other tenants sharing a common HVAC system may not appreciate inhaling. Moreover, the dispensary’s customers may be perceived as “under the influence” to the discomfort of co-tenants and their customers. As a result, a building owner could face legal claim from other tenants in the building for nuisance, breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment, or breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

A map of open dispensaries inside the city limits. Provided by Weedmaps.com


Understanding Medical Marijuana Dispensary Tenants(continued from page 8)

This year, we have several opportunities on the

Board and we would like to invite interested members to participate in the organization.

The Board meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the RHA office located at 10520 NE

Weidler. Dinner is provided at 5:00pm with the meeting usually starting at 5:30pm and generally

ending by 7:30-8:00pm.

Joining the Board is a great way to interact with other members and strengthen those relationships. It is a valuable way to serve your industry and have a voice on important issues that affect every one of us as rental housing providers. As a Board, we are re-

stricted to only 4 Affiliates on the Board at one time, so we really encourage our Landlords and Property

Managers to step up and volunteer!

If you are interested in attending a board meeting or becoming part of a great board of

directors please call Cari at 503/254-4723

Relatedly, having a dispensary as a tenant could lead to a decrease in lease renewals from other tenants in the building. Other tenants may perceive any loss of business as caused by the dispensary (whether true or not). To mitigate this, and other co-tenant risks, stand-alone facilities may be the best option for dispensary tenants.

Finally, dispensaries are relatively new and their operators will, by default, be inexperienced in operating a dispensary, legally and successfully. This inexperience increases the likelihood that the dispensary will fail and the tenant will default on the lease.

Conclusion A building owner asked to lease to a marijuana dispensary is faced with a host of complex legal and practical hurdles unique to marijuana dispensary tenants. While not insurmountable, the building owner should take great care, and consult with experienced legal counsel, when considering whether or not to enter into a lease with a marijuana dispensary.Christopher M. Walters, Partner, has practiced at the firm for over 20 years. His areas of practice include construction, real estate finance, sales and leasing, venture formation and representation, energy projects, public contracting, and all aspects of project development and management.

ARTICLE III-QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP, FEES, DUES AND PRIVILEGES Section 6.

QUALIFICATIONS for membership, fees, dues, and privileges for each class of membership shall be established by the Board of Directors no later than September 30 of each year to become effective January 1 of the following year.

Annual renewal dues are due at anniversary date. The Board of Directors shall suspend any member from membership of a classification who fails to pay fees or dues within 30 days after the same become due and payable. Any such member who fails to pay fees or dues within 45 days after the same become due and payableshall automatically be dropped from membership.ARTICLE V-OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 8The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER AT LARGE shall be a past member of the Executive Committee

2014 By-Law Changes

Opportunities On The Board

and current or past member of the board whom has been invited by the Executive Committee to serve on the Executive Committee. The Executive Member at Large can be more than 1 past member of the Executive Committee and current or past member of the board, however no more than 2 can be invited to serve at one time.Current Section 8 under Article V will be re-numbered to Section 9Current Section 9 under Article V will be re-numbered to Section 10Current Section 10 under Article V will be re-numbered to Section 11Current Section 11 under Article V will be re-numbered to Section 12Current Section 12 under Article V will be re-numbered to Section 13Current Section 13 under Article V will be re-numbered to Section 14ARTICLE VI-COMMITTEES Section 2The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, chaired by the President, shall consist of the association officers and the Executive Committee Members at Large. The committee shall hear and respond to member complaints, approve personnel rates of pay, hire and terminate employees and advise and approve the Vice President regarding personnel matters and general supervision of the office.


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What do you do if you live in a bad area but you have a nice townhouse to be rented out? I have a three bedroom,

1 1 1/2 bath with central air, alarm system, six foot privacy fence, 1 ½ car garage but when I tell people the

address it deters them from even looking at the property.

Good tenants live in every area, as do bad ones. Obviously, many prospective tenants are turned off by an address in an area that has a reputation for being an undesirable place to live. But lots of people still live there, not all of them career criminals, gang members, or drug addicts. That’s why the most effective way to market a property in a less-than-desirable neighborhood is to make it look exponentially better than the properties competing with it.

How do you do that? All it takes is a bit of attention and elbow grease, and very little money. People buy the package before they buy the product. First impressions are everything. You have to get them to stop their car. They have to say to themselves, “I wouldn’t mind living there.

o The front of the townhouse needs to shine with fresh paint, trimmed shrubbery and defined edges. Defined edges means the grass next to the walkways is edged so it is sharp and crisp looking. The flower beds have to be nicely edged. If the management isn’t doing a good enough job, you have to do it yourself.

o If the CC & R’s permit it, paint the front door a different, bright color. Polish the brass hardware. Wash the windows. Put larger watt light bulbs in each socket – where there was a 60 watt bulb, put in a 75; where there was a 75 watt bulb, put in a 100.

o Make sure the interior is spotless and bright, especially in the front room – the first thing people see when they walk in.

How To Get A Tenant In A “Bad” Neighborhood: By: Robert Cain

The Update is a monthly publication for members of The Rental Housing Alliance Oregon • 10520 NE Weidler St, • Portland, OR 97220 •

Phone 503-254-4723 • Fax 503-254-4821 • www.rhaoregon.org • Hours: Monday through Friday 9am to 5 pm

Editorial Staff: Cari Pierce • - Graphic Designer Teresa Carlson

Publisher: The Rental Housing Alliance OregonThe opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and do not reflect those of the Board of Directors or the newsletter editor or committee.

All advertising inquiries should be directed to Cari Pierce at 503-254-4723.

Please notify the RHAOregon office of any address changes.

The RHAOregon Mission

The Rental Housing Alliance Oregon is a group of rental housing owners and managers in the state of Oregon who have joined together for the purposes of:

• Providing information to improve the knowledge of rental owners and managers.

• Enhancing the reputation of “landlords” by promoting professional practices.

• Assisting local public officials on various community endeavors relating to public or private housing.

2143 NE Broadway StPortland, OR 97232

Office: 503-281-1172Cell: 503-314-6498

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What you have to persuade them of, is that if they are going to live anywhere, it’s going to be in your rental property.

Attracting Prospective RentersNewspaper ads to attract tenants to the property are just a waste of money. Mostly, you will get the “don’t want to live in that neighborhood” response you are already getting. You have to attract the people who WANT to live in that area and there are plenty. People who have family and friends there, for example, think it is; if not a terrific neighborhood, then it is one that fits their needs.

How you get their attention is by using advertising methods that really don’t cost much money, but that zoom in on that area of town.

o Flyers: One method is flyers. Create an advertising flyer that you can put in front of the townhouse that tells all about the property. You can get complete information about how to create and use flyers in our report “How to Use Flyers to Attract Prospective Tenants,” available on the Rental Property Reporter web site. These are extremely inexpensive and will give a prospective tenant a lot of information or a prospective tenant’s family or friend something to take to give the

prospective tenant regarding properties for rent in the area.

o Bulletin Boards: Another free method for getting the word out is bulletin boards. You would be surprised how many bulletin boards there are in grocery and other types of stores in the area, as well as libraries and other public buildings. Use an abbreviated version of the flyer you place in front of the property to attach to the bulletin boards.

Tack up either several flyers or one with phone-number tabs.

Magic Sentence You can attract prospective tenants to a property in a “less than desirable” neighborhood and in fact, you can do it far less expensively than you think by simply running ads in the newspaper. Best of all, put a “magic” sentence at the bottom of your flyer that will keep the bad tenants from even calling you. It is one you could never afford to put in a newspaper ad: “So that our properties remain great places to live, we check references carefully.

Bob Cain, president of Cain Publications, Inc. has been a publisher and professional trainer and speaker for 20 years. For over

25 years now, Bob has been publishing information, giving speeches, putting on seminars and workshops, and consulting for landlords on how to buy, rent and manage property more effectively, as well as courses for his own customers through Cain Publications’ subsidiary, the Rental Property Reporter. For more information, visit www.rentalpropertyreporter.com.

How To Get A Tenant In A “Bad” Neighborhood (continued from page 10)

Keep Us Informed Moved? Hired or fired a manager? New email address or phone number?

Keep the RHAOregon office up to date with your current information. Being part of the Rental Housing Alliance Oregon feels good. The sharing of ideas, concerns and better ways of solving problems you face every day creates community. Call the office with all changes: 503-254-4723


“At last, it’s crazy and I don’t know why, a kiss to build a dream on, so come away with me, you son of a preacher man.” Every time I hear one of those songs, they take me somewhere else. I think of someone. I smile a little differently. I slow down from all the busy and relax. If you were at our RHA Starry Night benefit to get a family off the streets and into rental housing, then those songs did the same for you.

There is only one word that described the night: “Grand.” It was a grand evening of friends, sharing grand catering, under grand décor; we were doing something grand-- getting a family off the streets. And you know what? We exceeded our goals. Everyone who came knew we did something special and I really hope Under a Starry Night becomes an RHA tradition.

I’ve Got to See You Again and Come Rain or Shine were the songs that helped us dedicate the new John Moon Community Room and kick off our auction. The room is now open for anyone to use for a gathering, a business meeting, or an event. I’ve learned over the months the word community in the RHA vocabulary is not a noun, it’s a verb, an action word. Phil and Jim, like all the board members who worked so hard to make this room come together, have a particular pride in seeing people smile and are proud to leverage the RHA for meeting connections.

We auctioned, and bid each other up, on artwork to vacations, golf bags to wine, and while I think the auctioneer needs to be replaced next year, if telling how long everyone stayed is any indication of success, people seemed to really enjoy themselves. Pucker Up Buttercup we all had Good Intentions.

The most lonely, longing song the entire night was Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone. Perhaps a fitting close on this article and preview of the dinner meetings move back inside. Under a Starry Night could, with great ease, be duplicated next July and I only hope I’ll be involved. It was a Grand Evening.

Jason A. Atkinson

RHA Consultant

2014 STARRY NIGHT SPONSORS

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CINDY ROBERT JASON ATKINSON

ALITA DOUGHERTY PAULA BUTTS WAYNE STOLL

JIM & SUE HERMAN AMI STEVENS / FROM HERE 2 THERE

LYNNE WHITNEY / REAL ESTATE ROOFING MATT KORSHOJ / PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION LARRY THOMPSON / AMERICAN FAMILY NS.

TRINA LATSHAW / SQUIRES ELECTRIC KATIE POOLE-HUSSA / SMART PM

SOIL SOLUTIONS DENISE GODING / KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

LIZ CARPENTER / ELIZABETH CARPENTER CRISDANA BROWN / FULL SPECTRUM RES. SRVS

JOHN SAGE / FARMERS INSURANCE JERAD GOUGHNOUR / GATEWAY PROPERTY MGMT

ELAINE ELSEA / PORTLAND TAX CO. RON GARCIA / THEGARCIA GROUP PM

PAM MAIO / INK BERRY PRINTING & PROMOTIONS MARY MANN / GOOSE HOLLOW WINDOWS

TYRONE POOLE & NATE BOSTIC / NOAPP FEE DAVID FROST, FROST INTEGRATED PEST MGMT

Our first Annual Under A Starry Night event was a huge success thanks to all of the volunteers and to everyone who so gracously donated gifts and trips for the auction. We raised enough to get one family off the street and a good start for a second family

A Starry Night By: Jason A. Atkinson


Donation Needs Blankets Deodorant Razors

Sleeping Bags Tarps Medium size cardboard boxes

Socks Hats Gloves Adult Coats (other cold weather gear)

Sugar Creamer Peanut ButterIndividual sized Shampoo,

Conditioner & Lotion

Where and how do I donate items to JOIN?

You are welcome to bring donated items to our day center, located at

1435 NE 81st Ave., Suite 100 Portland OR 97213

Hours: 10am - 3pm Monday through Friday or

bring to RHA Office

Meeting Space Available

- Are you looking for a great place to have a meeting?

- Are you planning an event, but just not sure where to hold it?

935 square feet, audio and video available. Small kitchen prep area. Classroom/Banquet tables and chairs.

For more information Contact Rental Housing Alliance Oregon at 503/254-4723.


Which type of rental agreement do you use? This can be a tough decision. There are many variables, and it’s often difficult to make both the tenants and ourselves happy. As a landlord, it may help to use the ‘Pro-Con’ list below to make the choice a little easier.

Month-To-Month Rental Agreement Pro Con

• Gives flexibility to both Landlord and Tenant to terminate • Landlord risks a vacancy during winter months. agreement at any time for no cause

• The Landlord can increase the rent at any time with 30. • In Oregon, after the 1st year of tenancy, Tenant is days written notice entitled to no less than a 60-day No Cause notice.

• This is a good option if the future of the property is • Greater turnover costs due to the fact that turnover is unknown (i.e., property is for sale, owner wants to happening more often (advertising, cleaning, lost rent, move into it etc.). etc.).

• Landlord wishes to give tenants a “trial run”. • More labor hours for management & staff to process applications, perform showings, coordinate • Gives the Tenant greater mobility if they are looking for maintenance, etc. due to a potential increase in a new job in a different city or simply doing short-term turn over. contract work.

• Landlords can typically charge higher rent amounts because the tenancy is shorter.

Maybe you start off with a month-to-month rental agreement, and later both parties decide to create a more stable situation. Most property managers are willing to convert short-term leases into standard 12- to 18-month leases. Making the switch from month-to-month to long-term means you get to lock in a resident, and a rent rate.

Fixed-Term Lease Pro Con

• Provides financial security for the Landlord. • Landlord cannot terminate agreement unless the Tenant breaches the contract.

• Provides housing security for the Tenant(s). • The rent amount becomes fixed for that term. • A Landlord can arrange the lease to expire in an optimum • The terms within the agreement cannot be changed. time of year for re-renting.

• A Tenant who terminates the lease prior to its expiration is held financially responsible for a lease breakage fee.

Month-to-month rental agreement do provide some benefits over fixed-term leases, but what's best for you depends on your situation and needs. The biggest advantages revolve around the flexibility that a month-to-month lease offers. The lease auto-matically renews each month, meaning your tenants could stay there forever.

Coming To Terms: Choosing a Suitable Rental Agreement by: Katie Poole-Hussa

You’ve approved an application, now what? Please join us as we go step-by-step on how to execute a rental agreement. We’ll talk about everything from security deposit amounts, allowable fees, which forms to use and how, as well as the pro’s and con’s of a month-to-month versus lease agreement...plus lots, lots more! It’s immensely important to your rental business to begin new-tenant relationships with proper forms and process. Before you hand over possession of your property, get started on the right foot by joining us! When: October 9th 2014 RHA Oregon, 10520 NE Weidler, Portland OR 97220 at 6:30pm October 28th 2014 Standard TV & Applicane, 3600 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton OR 97005 at 6:30pm


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November 4 is Election Day in Oregon and, along with elected officials, we have numerous ballot measures on which to vote. Some attempts at Constitutional changes, some statutory. Some referred by the legislature for your final say, some brought to you by citizen initiative petitions. Below is a quick summary of decisions Oregonian are being asked to make. Further information can be found at the Secretary of State website: http://sos.oregon.gov.

Constitutional Amendment questions referred by legislature: #86 Amends Oregon Constitution to create fund for Oregonians pursuing post-secondary education. Measure would create a permanent fund to provide financial aid to students pursuing college, technical, professional or career education. It would amend the Oregon Constitution to allow the state issue general obligation bonds and to incur debt for the fund. Championed by State Treasurer Ted Wheeler, this proposal aims to make college attainable for all Oregon families

#87 Allows judges to be hired by the National Guard and public universities; allows school employees to serve in the legislature. Currently, Oregonians cannot work in more than one branch of government at the same time.

Referendum (legislature passed bill and signatures were collected to allow citizens to confirm or veto change): #88 A yes vote on this measure upholds four-year driver licenses for those who cannot prove legal presence in the United States. As passed by the legislature, the new law would grant driving privileges to applicants who have resided in Oregon for at least a year. They must also provide proof of identity and date of birth, such as an unexpired valid passport from the person's country of citizenship or an unexpired consular identification document. Applicants would need to pass the standard tests and exams before receiving a driver card. Opponents of the new law gathered signatures to refer the issues to voters.

Citizen initiative:#89 Amends Constitution to guarantee equal rights regardless of sex. Some argue the judicial branch has already made this so through interpretations of our current State Constitution’s language, but there are others who are fighting for this amendment in state constitutions as well as the federal constitution.

#90 Creates an open, top-two primary election system The measure would create a new primary system in which all the candidates are listed together and go before the entire electorate. The top two finishers will advance to the general election, regardless of party. A repeat ballot measure 65 from 2008, that voters rejected by 66%-34% and part of a national trend to change state election laws.

#91 Legalizes recreational marijuana; tasks Oregon Liquor Control Commission with regulation of its sale. Oregonians 21 and older would be able to possess up to eight ounces of marijuana at home and one ounce in public under this measure. Sales of the drug would be regulated by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and tax revenues would be distributed among schools, police and programs dealing with drug prevention and treatment and mental health.

#92 Mandates labeling of certain foodstuffs that contain genetically modified organisms.

Decision Time… . By Cindy Robert, RHA Oregon Landlord Lobbyist

Interested in knowing what is going on with Rental Housing Alliance?

You are invited to attend our monthly board meetings. Please come and see what is happening! 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5pm.

Call RHA at 503/254-4723 to let us know that you will be there.


2014 RHAOregonOffice Closures:

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 9 - 5pmMonday September 1, 2014 - Labor Day

Thursday November 27, 2014 - Thanksgiving Day

Thursday December 25, 2014 - Christmas Day

Phone: (503)254-4723 Fax (503) 254-4821

10520 NE Weidler, Portland OR 97220


Are You Proactive or Reactive?: By: Jerry L’Ecuyer & Frank Alvarez

There are only two ways to handle maintenance at a property: From the Webster’s Dictionary:

Proactive: Acting in anticipation of future problems, needs or changes.

Reactive: Done in response to a problem or situation: reacting to problems when they occur instead of doing something to prevent them.

How you deal with property maintenance can make a big difference to the bottom line.

A proactive approach allows you to make all the decisions ahead of time. In a proactive situation you will have time to shop for the best price and dictate the schedule of the work. As an example: 1: Snaking or hydojetting the main sewer line before the Thanksgiving holiday removing any buildup or roots in the pipes. 2: trimming trees and overhanging branches before a wet winter storm.

A reactive approach removes all control of the situation. You will have little influence over the cost of the work or when it will take place. As an example: 1: Calling out the plumber ... any plumber on Thursday, Thanksgiving evening to snake out the main line blockage because of sudden overuse by the residents . 2: Emergency roof repair during a wet winter storm due to heavy tree branches breaking or a tree falling.

A proactive owner or manager will make time (not find time) to visit the property on a regular basis. They will walk the grounds, inspect, identify and document problem areas or potential hazards. They will note liabilities and review passed maintenance calls for patterns.

A reactive owner or manager will seldom visit the property and will wait for someone to call and report a problem or incident. Often problems are not reported until it is too late to be easily or economically solved.

Studies have shown that 80% of residents vacate their units due to non-existing, deferred or sub-standard main-tenance. Loss of a resident because of poor maintenance practices is very expensive. Not only have you lost a paying resident, the deferred maintenance still needs to com-

pleted and a vacant unit now needs to be refurbished not to mention the loss of rental income

A Proactive maintenance policy will save you money both in the short term and more importantly in the long term. It is a good investment.

To help get you on your way to establish a proactive maintenance policy, ingrain the following steps into your management routine.

Step 1. Inspect/Identify/Document The needs of your building include minor any intricacies (for purposes of scheduling/ ordering/delegating)

Step 2 Routine Maintenance Procedures Establish a routine maintenance program involving manager duties to oversee and direct the maintenance

Step 3 Service Request System Establish a reliable service request system that mandates a

minimum 24 hour window for acting on a request. Resident shall at minimum receive a phone call or communication of when, how and by whom their request will be serviced. This will at least let them know you are aware of the problem and are acting to resolve their issue. Step 4 Quality Control Establish a quality control procedure ensuring resident satisfaction and satisfactory work performance prior to vendor payment. Step 5 Emergency Procedures and Vendor List Create an emergency procedure and duties for individual staff members. Include emergency phones numbers for the police, fire department and probably vendors you have on call i.e. Plumber, electrician, HVAC. Step 6 Record Keeping Establish logs, appointment books, phone logs, inventory sheets, service request files, unit logs etc. to keep track of your on-going maintenance system.


ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING Balancing Point, Inc.,Sandy Buhite-LandisP.503-659-8803 C.503-504-946612500 SE Oatfield Rd Milwaukie [email protected]

Portland Tax Co.Full Service Tax and AccountingPhone: 503-258-0700 Fax: 503-256-1527

ADVERTISING / MARKETINGRental Housing JournalP.503-221-1260News for Ppty Managers & Ownerswww.thelandlordtimes.com The Oregonian Media Group David Sandvig, P.503-221-84171320 SW Broadway Portland [email protected]

APPLIANCE-RENT SRVS LEASE Azuma LeasingBJ Rosow, P.800-707-1188P.512-236-9000, F.512-239-90092905 San Gabriel St. #218Austin, TX 78705

Mac-Gray CorporationFormerly Web-Laundry CompanyKaren AnthonyP.503-330-9628

APPLIANCE-SALES ONLYG&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 SCREENINGCoreLogic SafeRent7300 Westmore Road, Suite 3Rockville, MD 20850P.888-881-3400www.corelogic.com/saferent

Complete Screening Agency LLCJacob Turner & Tiffany WebbP.800-827-3130www,[email protected]

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

Prospective RentersVerificationServiceCharlie KamermanP.503-655-0888, F.503-655-0900

RHAOregonP.503-254-4723, F.503-254-4821Fast,affordable tenant screeningwww.rhaoregon.org

TrueSource Screening, LLCDavid MustardP.888.546-3588, F.888-546-3588www.truesourcescreening.com

ASPHALT PAVINGBenge IndustriesParking Lot Maintenance ServiceCorey [email protected]

Hal’s Construction, Inc. CCB#34434Brian King, P.503-656-499920666 S HWY 213 Oregon City, OR [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

Hanson Legal ServicesMilan HansonP.503-664-01331020 SW Taylor St. Portland, OR [email protected]

Jeffrey S. BennettJeff Bennett. P.503-255-8795850 NE 122nd Ave. Portland, 97230Protecting landlords’ rights in Oregon for over a decade.

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

Timothy Murphy Attorney at Law Always representing ONLY landlordsTim Murphy P.503-550-4894522 SW 5th Ave #812 Portland,97204

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

CARPENTRY & REPAIRSEaton General Construction CCB# 154142P.503-539-0811Full Service General Contractorwww.eatongeneral.com

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

CARPET CLEANINGDura Clean Carpet CleaningUpholstery, Pet Odor Removal, Flood ServiceP.503-914-8785 F,[email protected]

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

CARPET SALESContract Furnishings MartJennifer EvansP.360-896-6150, 800-267-615011013 NE 39th St Vancouver 98682www.cfmfloors.com

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The Floor StoreTed Stapleton, P.503-408-64885628 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR [email protected]

COLLECTION AGENCIESAnderson & Associates Credit Services, LLCP.503-293-5400, F.503-813-2159P.O. Box 230286, Portland, [email protected] National Credit Systems, Inc.Mary Bass Regional Sales Director P. 1-800-530-2797

COMMUNICATIONSComcast Business ServicesDave Dronkowski, P.503-957-4186Telephone,Internet & Cable TV [email protected]

CONCRETEHal’s Construction, Inc. CCB# 34434Brian King, P.503-656-499920666 S HWY 213 Oregon City, OR97045www.halsconstruction.com

DOORSGoose Hollow Window Co Inc. CCB# 53631Mary D. Mann [email protected] Trust Trade Ally

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ELECTRICDeKorte Electric, Inc. CCB# 159954P.503-288-22115331 SW Macadam #258-113Portland, OR 97239 Freeman Electric CB#61648P.503-803-6859Call for RHA Member Discount

Portland General ElectricAnne Snyder-Grassmann P503-464-75341215 SW Salmon, Pdx 97204

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

Squires Electric Joe Squires Phone: 503-252-1609 1001 SE Division St., #1 Portland, OR 97202 www.SquiresElectric.com ESTATE PLANNINGLaw Offices of Richard Schneider, LLCP.503-241-1215, 2455 NW Marshall St #11 Portland, OR 97210www.rbsllc.com

EVICTIONSAction ServicesWally Lemke, P.503-244-1226P.O. Box 69621, Portland, 97239Your eviction & process Service Specialist

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 AssistanceSrvsP.503-954-1009,F.971-266-8372Evictions,small claims and Process Servicing

1031 EXCHANGES / REITS TENANCY IN COMMONPeregrine Private CapitalCorpP.503-241-49495000 Meadows Rd. #230Lake Oswego, OR [email protected]

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, [email protected]

Banner Bank NMLS 120713 Residential Commercial Investment FinancingMatt Schiefer [email protected] FIRE/WATER DAMAGE RESTORATIONCooper Construction CCB# 08587 P.503-232-3121, Since 1950 2305 SE 9th Ave, Portland, 97214www.fire-water-restoration.com

Paul Davis Restoration Serving Greater Pdx, The Coast & Willamette ValleyP.888-728-4208, Em.503-822-5539 www.restorationportland.com

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

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

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

Rebecca O’NeillP.503-716-48484865 NW 235th Ave Hillsboro, OR97124 www.cfmfloors.com

Jim PathP.503-542-8900, 800-935-125014190 SW 72nd Ave #110 Tigard, OR 97224 www.cfmfloors.com

Patrick VonPegertP.503-656-5277, 877-656-523215140 SE 82nd Dr Clackamas, OR [email protected]

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

J & B Hardwood Floors, IncJim Cripps, [email protected]

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

The Floor StoreTed Stapleton P.503-408-64885628 SE Woodstock BlvdPortland, OR [email protected]

FORMSRHAOregonAttorney drawn, Up-to-date Rental Forms P.503-254-4723 F.503-254-4821www.rhaoregon.org GENERAL CONTRACTORSUptown 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 [email protected]

Eaton General Construction CCB# 154142P.503-539-0811Full Service General Contractorwww.eatongeneral.com

G&G Construction Inc. CCB# 163427P.503-826-9404Maintenance & Painting [email protected]

Home Repair PDX CCB# 201298Troy K. Rappold, P.503-236-82741125 SE Madison St. #201Portland, OR 97214www.homerepairpdx.com

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

Wieder Works CCB# 164323Darren J Wiederhold,C.503-260-2133Maintenance Repair Replacementwww.wiederworks.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 SolutionsEd White, 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 [email protected]

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

Richard Hallman Painting CCB# 142467Rick Hallman P.503-819-1210Quality Interior Painting Since [email protected]

Rodda PaintTim Epperly, [email protected]

PEST CONTROLAlpha Ecological Pest ControlAlexa FornesPDX800-729-3764 1200 NE 112th Ave Vancouver, 98684 Frost Integrated Pest MgmtP.503-863-0973Residential.Commercial.Multi Familywww.frostpestfreezone.com NW Pest ControlBruce Beswick P.503-253-53259108 NE Sandy Blvd., Pdx, [email protected]

Orkin Pest ControlDan WolcottAccount Manager & InspectorP.503-384-8384 [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, P503-261-91551045 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, P503-678-2136Fully Licensed to do it [email protected]

SOIL SOLUTIONSEnvironmental ServicesSewer inspection and repairPhone: 503-234-2118info@soilsolutionsenvironmental.comwww.soilsolutionsenvironmental.com PRINTING & PROMOTIONALPRODUCTS Inkberry Print & PromotionalLogo’d Promotional Products, Signs & More Pamela Maio, P: 503-706-7711 [email protected] www.inkberryprinting.com

PROPERTY MANAGERSAction ManagementWendi Samperi, P.503-710-0732

Alpine Property Mgmt.Tiffany Laviolette P.503-641-46204750 SW Washington AveBeaverton, OR 97005www.alpinepdx.com

Apartment CommunityMgmt2010 Fairview Ave Fairview, OR 97206 P.503-766-3365www.acmportland.com

Associated Property MgmtElisabeth A. Reiland, P.503-648-2150408 SE Baseline Hillsboro, 97123www.associatedmgmt.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, [email protected]

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

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

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

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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

RADONCascade Radon [email protected]

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

Chris AndersonJohn L. Scott Real EstateP. [email protected]

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

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

HFO Investment Real EstateGreg Frick, P.503-241-55411028 SE Water Ave Ste 270Portland, OR 97214www.hfore.com

J.L. Lutz & Company Jim LutzP.503-297-7101 [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.503-539-0811Full Service General Contractorwww.eatongeneral.com

Paul Davis Restoration Serving Greater Pdx, The Coast & Willamette ValleyP.503-427-2671, Em.503-822-5539www.restorationportland.com

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

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

SEAL COATINGBenge IndustriesParking Lot Maintenance SvcsCorey [email protected]

Hal’s Construction Inc. CCB# 34434Brian King, P.503-656-499920666 S HWY 213Oregon City, OR 97045www.halsconstruction.comhalspave@ easystreet.net

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SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORTFrom Here 2 ThereHelping solve business challengesto reach your goals.Ami Stevens, [email protected]

STRIPINGBenge IndustriesParking Lot Maintenance ServicesCorey [email protected]

TELEPHONEComcast Business ServicesTelephone, Internet, Cable & TV SrvsDave DronkowskiP.503-957-4186 E-mail: [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 protected]


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