NEWS RELEASE: BOLI will help landlords navigate housing law and new Section 8 protections during upcoming seminars

[Burr, Charlie]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2014
CONTACT:       Charlie Burr, BOLI, (971) 673-0788

BOLI will help landlords navigate housing law and new Section 8 protections during upcoming seminars
Free seminars will provide guidance on source of income rules, disability law in rental housing

PORTLAND, OR-Labor Commissioner Avakian announced today that a series of 15 upcoming civil rights seminars on housing law will help landlords understand Oregon's new Section 8 rules and provide an overview of disability protections and other frequent areas of landlord/tenant disputes.
Starting Monday, the Bureau of Labor and Industries will offer two-hour seminars around the state free of charge to members of the public.
"Oregon's new civil rights protection mean that Oregonians cannot be turned away and denied a place to live because of income," said Labor Commissioner Avakian. "With increasing rents and housing costs, it's important that families have a fair shot at housing near their workplaces or children's schools. Our hope is that these seminars will help landlords understand the rules and avoid potential mistakes or violations."
The forums will focus on the common area of civil right complaints in housing and an overview of Oregon's new Section 8 law (HB 2639, championed by House Speaker Tina Kotek).
The seminars will answer questions such as:

*         If a disability is not obvious, what information may a housing provider request from a person with a disability in support of a requested accommodation?

*         What are common pitfalls around familial status and rental properties?

*         What do landlords need to know about protected classes in Oregon civil rights law?

*         How are "no pets" policies affected by tenants with assistance animals?

*         What do housing providers need to know about tenant-on-tenant harassment?

*         How does BOLI's civil rights process work?

*         What resources exist for housing providers to answer other tough questions?

BOLI secured $20,000 in partnership grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct the sessions. No pre-registration is required, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure a seat.



Housing experts from BOLI will hold the first seminar Monday, September 29th in Portland at the Portland State Office Building at 800 NE Oregon, Room 1B from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.


Training Schedule

Wednesday, October 15 (10 a.m. to noon)                           Hillsboro

Monday, October 20 (9:00 to 11:00 a.m.)                              Ontario

Tuesday, October 21 (9:00 to 11:00 a.m.)                              Bend

Wednesday, October 22 (9:00 to 11:00 a.m.)                        Klamath Falls

Wednesday, October 22 (2:30 to 4:30 p.m.)                          Medford

Thursday, October 23 (10:00 am to noon)                             Eugene

Thursday, October 23 (2:30 to 4:30 p.m.)                              Salem

Tuesday, October 28 (9:00 to 11:00 a.m.)                              North Portland

Wednesday, October 29 (9:00 to 11:00 a.m.)                        Oregon City

Wednesday, November 12 (10:00 a.m. to noon)                   Eugene

Thursday, November 13 (2:30 to 4:30 p.m.)                          Medford

Tuesday, November 18 (10:00 am to noon)                           Salem

Wednesday, November 19 (2:00 to 4:00 p.m.)                      SE Portland

Tuesday, December 9 (1:00 to 3:00 p.m.)                             Portland

                                                                                                Portland State Office Building

                                                                                                800 NE Oregon Street, Room 1A

                                                                                                Portland, OR  97232

For more information about BOLI's efforts to support Oregon employers and protect Oregon's workforce, visit http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI. The agency's Technical Assistance for Employers program can be reached at (971) 673-0824.



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Charlie Burr
Communications Director
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 1045
Portland, Oregon  97232
Tel:  971-673-0788
Cell: 503-913-5407

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