Oregon Condominium & Homeowner Association News
- River’s Edge Golf Course sold to homeowners association (OR) September 18, 2024The River’s Edge Community Master Association announced its purchase of Bend’s River’s Edge Golf Course. The members of the association closed the sale and received the recorded title to the property on Friday morning. Read the article…………………………….
- Small plane crashes into Oregon residential building near Portland, engulfing condos in fire, officials say September 1, 2024A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood Saturday morning just east of Portland, Oregon, sparking a fire in a condominium complex, officials said. Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis told reporters that the plane crashed into “a row of three-story condo units,” four of which caught fire. Read the article…………………………….
- River’s Edge Golf Course sold to homeowners association (OR) July 15, 2024The River’s Edge Community Master Association announced its purchase of Bend’s River’s Edge Golf Course. The members of the association closed the sale and received the recorded title to the property on Friday morning. “This is a wonderful day for the community,” said Jeff Kramer, president of the association. “We saved the golf course, and by doing so preserved a beautiful and precious amenity for our homeowners, and an iconic public golf course for the Bend community.” Read the article…………………………….
- Lake Oswego luxury condominium case resolved (OR) June 29, 2024The Oswego Talisman Condominium Association had filed a lawsuit against the owners of the future Frances condominiums, Hugh Development (and its affiliated LLC North D State) in 2022 over a sewer line that the association alleged was ruptured during construction of the luxury condos next door. The case was eventually dismissed due to a settlement agreement the two parties signed. Read the article…………………………….
- Clackamas Water Environment Services awards $300,000 in RiverHealth Stewardship Grants to protect watersheds (OR) June 26, 2024Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is awarding $300,000 in grants through its RiverHealth Stewardship Program to 13 organizations dedicated to protecting local watersheds. The grants support various activities that restore habitat, manage invasive plant species, organize community volunteer events, provide watershed science education, and remove trash from waterways while enhancing water quality. Funding for RiverHealth Stewardship Happy Valley Heights Homeowners Association: $27,815 – Five homeowner associations and two private landowners have partnered to develop a large-scale plan to restore natural areas in ...
- Peace flag defender sparks online debate: The Ridge at Eagle Crest bans all flag displays but the Stars and Stripes (OR) May 7, 2024The Eagle Crest area west of Redmond is home to seven neighborhoods’ homeowners associations, one of which recently sparked debate by moving to ban the display outside homes of all flags except the US flag. Read the article…………………………….
- No peace symbol! Eagle Crest HOA cracks down on unauthorized flags (OR) May 5, 2024No peace symbols. That’s the message one man in Eagle Crest got from his homeowner’s association in what he calls a newly enforced ban on most flags. Ken Bauman was notified this week his tie-dyed peace symbol flag did not meet the requirements, in a letter sent from The Ridge at Eagle Crest Owners Association. He said the rules permanently prohibit all flags throughout the neighborhood with the exception of the U.S. flag. Read the article…………………………….
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- Living With An HOA And CC&Rs (OR)When you’re looking to buy a home in Central Oregon, one term you’re likely to encounter is “Homeowners Association.” Another critical element tied to HOAs is Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. These play crucial roles in shaping residential communities, impacting everything from property aesthetics to neighborly relations. People are often split opinion-wise on whether they like or dislike living within an HOA or a community with CC&Rs. Part 1……………………. Part 2…………………….
- Living With An HOA And CC&Rs (OR)When you’re looking to buy a home in Central Oregon, one term you’re likely to encounter is “Homeowners Association.” Another critical element tied to HOAs is Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. These play crucial roles in shaping residential communities, impacting everything from property aesthetics to neighborly relations. People are often split opinion-wise on whether they like or dislike living within an HOA or a community with CC&Rs. Read the article…………………………….
- Navigating the Challenges of a Hard Insurance MarketAs board members of a homeowners association (HOA), it is crucial to stay informed about the ever-changing dynamics of insurance markets. These markets can fluctuate between being hard or soft, which directly impacts the premiums and coverage options available to your community. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between hard and soft insurance markets and discuss practical strategies for HOA board members to navigate the challenges of a hard insurance market. Read the article………………………..
- Food production in HOAs (OR)Egg prices were so high in some states at the beginning of 2023 that some people started joking about buying live chickens instead. This way, they could have a personal supply of eggs. But homeowners living in Oregon may soon get that opportunity if they really wanted to try farming their own eggs. Read the article………………………..
- HOAs Must Understand Use and Power of ContractsThe board of directors in a homeowners association (HOA) is responsible for the functionality and governance of the community. One of the powers and duties delegated to the board of directors is the power to negotiate and enter into contracts, which is highly significant to the operation and bylaws of an HOA. Read the article………………………..
- How far will you go to reduce your wildfire risk?No one wants to lose their home in a wildfire. But what pushes people to act beforehand to protect their property — to cut down overgrown shrubs around decks, prune low-hanging tree branches or clear dead leaves from gutters? Read the article………………………..
- Where and why more new homes are getting wrapped into homeowner associationsIn the low-interest rate era that followed the 2008 housing crisis, real estate developers rushed to build housing stock to meet rising demand. Federal data suggests that nonprofit associations have been set up at an increasing rate to govern these new developments. Read the article………………………..
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Oregon Condominium & Homeowner Association Laws
Tax on homeowners association income
Oregon Condominium & Homeowner Association Resources
A Fair Housing Guide for Home Owner Associations in Oregon (PDF)
Community Associations Institute – Oregon Chapter
Oregon Washington Community Association Managers – was established in 2002 to serve community association managers and service providers of the Pacific Northwest. The primary goals are to enhance professional image, represent proposed licensing and legislation, promote education and provide a network for business opportunities.
Central Oregon Regional Council – CORC has been established to provide an opportunity for Central Oregon homeowner association volunteer leaders, community managers, management companies and business partners to participate in local education programs. CORC does this through educational seminars, workshops, luncheon meeting where recognized experts in the industry share their experience and training with attendees.
The law firm of Barker Martin has a number of resources available:
The law firm of Vial Fotheringham LLP has a large number of articles available