Oregon Articles

Oregon HOAs and Condominium Associations Must Remove Discriminatory Language by End of Year

Pursuant to HB 2534—a bill that passed the Oregon Legislature in 2021—homeowners associations and condominium associations are required to review…

2 years ago

It Ain’t What It Used to Be: 5 Tips for Managing the Bidding Process (OR)

In the wake of pandemic delays and a new focus on deferred maintenance since the Surfside tragedy, many associations have…

2 years ago

Oregon Court of Appeals Addresses Conversion of Golf Course Land to Residential Subdivision Over Protest of Homeowners Association

In desirable areas of the Pacific Northwest, including Portland, Seattle, and Central Oregon, disputes and concerns relating to land development,…

2 years ago

Are Rentals Allowed in an HOA? (WA/OR)

Rentals are a hot button issue for many associations this year. Recent rent increases exceeded 16-year highs, and the number…

2 years ago

What’s the Difference Between HOA Bylaws and CC&Rs?

If you buy a home in a planned community, you'll most likely have to become part of a homeowner association…

2 years ago

7 Ways Boards Can Help Homeowners Follow HOA Rules

There’s a fine line between enforcement of rules and fostering community bonds. Often homeowners will perceive Board Members as being…

2 years ago

Governing Documents of a Community Association

The term 'governing documents' refers to a host of documents, some of which are recorded, some which are filed with…

2 years ago

Architectural Guidelines in Oregon & Washington HOAs

Many community associations are governed by architectural design guidelines. Often, those guidelines are enforced by an architectural review committee (sometimes…

2 years ago

Is my HOA’s application of bark dust every year a waste of money? Ask an expert (OR)

Q: I live in an HOA in Corvallis. Every year or two we pay a lot to have the bark…

2 years ago

Assessment Offsets in Oregon HOAs

It is a problem we see often in our office. An owner withholds paying HOA assessments on the grounds that…

3 years ago