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RHAGP Publishes a monthly newsletter called UPDATE. This is mailed to all RHAGP members monthly.
The UPDATE newsletters below are available to all to review information provided by the RHAGP
to its members. These newsletters are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Note: The UPDATE newsletters are about 2 - 5 MB in size each. A high speed internet connection is required to download. Most of the web (WWW) and email links in the newsletters are active (hot) in Adobe Acrobat so you can click on them to contact vendors and suppliers. N.A below means not available.  Click Here or on the UPDATE cover page at left to View / Print Current and Previous Update Newsletters in PDF Format |
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The following files are made available to download for reference as sample forms. The full versions are available to members and non members at the RHAGP office or can be ordered by mail, by phone or by email. Members get a substantial discount of purchase of all forms and documents. If you have comments or technical questions on these forms please contact the personnel at the RHAGP office at the Rental Housing Association10520 NE Weidler, Portland, Oregon 97220 503.254.4723 Fax: 503.254.4821 You can email questions to info@rhagp.orgfor information or to order forms or literature or classes. Select an underlined file name in the listings below to download the file. |
The files on this site are in MicroSoft Word, Excel or in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. You will need MS Word 2000 or the free MS word viewer from Microsoft at http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/default.aspx?Product=Word&Version=95|97|98|2000|2002&Type=Converter|Viewer. You will need the free Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF documents, which is available for download at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.  Click
the get Acrobat Reader Icon on the left to download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The files below Files can be downloaded by clicking on the link or right mouse and click on "save target as" then file on your local system |
Vital Services
What services does RHAGP provide to its members?
When you join RHA you become a member of the Oregon Rental Housing Association (ORHA), our statewide association. ORHA is a vital force representing you in Salem. It publishes up-to-date, court-tested management forms (revisions every two years to comply with revised Oregon statutes), employs lobbyists, holds regional seminars, sponsors legislative day in Salem, and hosts an annual state convention for rental owners.
Vital Services RHA Provides
Current information regarding the effects of new and proposed legislation that may affect the operation of your property.
Enhanced reputations for "landlords" in the community especially with various government agencies with whom RHA has been actively working to find solutions to community housing problems.
Currently revised rental management forms that comply with all aspects of the law.
Workshops, seminars and monthly meetings that are economical and informative on a variety of subjects of interest to those involved in the rental industry.
Efficient, low-cost tenant screening service for members.
Monthly publications that are filled with news and information pertinent to the rental industry.
Annual Trade Show to introduce our rental owner/operator members to our members who provide service to the industry.
Annual social gatherings: a picnic and a holiday celebration held for family and friends of members.
How-to manuals which interpret the landlord/tenant law and instruct on the use of forms.
Answers to rental property owner/operator questions or referrals to the proper source of information.
| DATE | FILE NAME | RHAGP JOINING FORMS |
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| 02/09/2008 | membership_application.doc | RHAGP Single Member Application, MS Word Format, fill out and return to office |
| 11/22/2006 | dual_membership_application.doc | RHAGP Dual Membership Applications, MS Word Format, fill out and return to office |
| 11/22/2006 | affiliate_membership_application.doc | RHAGP Affiliate Membership Application, MS Word Format, fill out and return to office |
How to Join the Rental Housing Association of Greater PortlandOnline Web Form to Join the Rental Housing Association of Greater PortlandTo join the RHAGA complete the web online form above or one of the forms above and return to the RHAGP office. You can bring in the form, mail, email or fax them to us. Return the Join RHAGP form to the RHAGP office staff at:
The Rental Housing Association of Greater Portland
10520 NE Weidler
Portland, Oregon 97220
503.254.4723 Fax: 503.254.4821
EMAIL: info@rhagp.org
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This manual also has compete descriptions of the Manufactured Housing Forms and how to use them. This is a comprehensive manual which all property owners should have. Having the forms alone is not adequate for proper use. The manual is $33 for members and $65 for non members.
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Link to Cabell Enterprises with information on upcomming rental law changes
and many other topics concerning Oregon Rental Law and advice for Landlords.
Jun. 10 ONLINE TENANT SCREENING CLASS 11am-RHA OFFICE
Five people need to register for there to be a class
Jun. 11 RHA BOARD MEETING 5pm - RHA OFFICE
Jun. 18 DINNER MEETING 6pm - McMenamins Kennedy School
Jun. 24 ONLINE TENANT SCREENING CLASS 6pm - RHA OFFICE
Five people need to register for there to be a class
Jul. 4 Independence Day - RHA OFFICE CLOSED
Jul. 8 ONLINE TENANT SCREENING CLASS 11am-RHA OFFICE
Five people need to register for there to be a class
Jul. 9 RHA BOARD MEETING 5pm - RHA OFFICE
Jul. 15 DINNER MEETING TUESDAY 6pm - Contract Furnishings Mart
Jul. 22 ONLINE TENANT SCREENING CLASS 6pm - RHA OFFICE
Five people need to register for there to be a class
Open to Members and Non Members
JUNE DINNER MEETING
McMenamins Kennedy School-
5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland 97211
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Call the RHA office to make reservations: 503-254-4723
5:15p.m. Membership Orientation
5:30p.m. QuickStart Your QuickBooks Class
6:00p.m. Dinner Starts
$20 per person
Buffet Menu
Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Chicken Fajita Meat, Seasoned Ground Beef, Taco Shells, Flour Tortillas, Tortilla Chips
Guacamole, Sour Cream, Fresh Salsa, Cheddar Cheese
Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickled Jalapenos, Limes, Fresh Cilantro, Coffee, Tea & Ice Tea.
SPECIAL GUEST
Jill Riddle - Housing Authority of Portland.
Jill will be speaking on Rent Assistance Working Within Our Community.
Jill Riddle joined HAP’s staff in June of 2007, taking charge of HAP’s $50 million dollar Rent Assistance Program. She has over 15 years experience in the low income housing industry providing her with a deep background. While managing the Section 8 program for the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City, Riddle received HUD’s “Best of the Best” national award in 2000 for an innovative approach to housing families called the “Section 8 Lease Up Extravaganza”. This innovative program housed over 200 families receiving employment training and services within a short 5 months.
AFFILIATE SPEAKER
Larry Thompson - Larry Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.
From East Portland take I-205 north, take the COLUMBIA BLVD. WEST EXIT, EXIT 23B WEST. Merge onto NE Killingsworth St. Turn left to stay on NE Killingsworth St. Turn right at NE 33rd Ave. to 5736 NE 33rd Ave.
Attention: We have plenty of space, please register by noon on Monday, June 16, 2008. Please remember that if you are unable to attend, you must cancel at least 24 hours in advance or you will be charged.
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A Class in creating a basic web site for use in rental housing advertising using free resources. The document above is a PDF file with active hot links to various web sites used to create these rental pages. The file should be downloaded to your computer and opened in Adobe acrobat while connected to the internet to use these hot links. This class is a basic overview of how to use the internet for rental housing advertising and is presented for the property owners and managers. Most of tools and methods used in this discussion are free or low cost.
| DATE | FILE NAME | SCREENING FORMS FOR RHAGP MEMBERS ONLY |
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| 05/04/2008 | service_agreement_050408.pdf | Requirements for NTN Screning Service Use This First, Fill out & Return to RHAGP office |
| 05/04/2008 | applicant_screening_authorization_form_050408.pdf | RHAGP Applicant Screening Authorization Form PDF format |
To use the RHAGP Tenant screening services either by the RHAGP office Staff or online from your home computer, you must be a member of RHAGP and complete the forms above and return the forms to the RHAGP office. If you want to use the online screening service you must take a free 1 hour training class held at the RHAGP office. Contact the RHAGP office staff at: The Rental Housing Association of Greater Portland
10520 NE Weidler
Portland, Oregon 97220
503.254.4723 Fax: 503.254.4821
EMAIL: info@rhagp.org
| Name | Cost | Description of Screening Service for Members Only |
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| New DECISION POINT | $16.00 each | Decision Point provides a sound bases for the acceptance or rejection rental decision for the landlord or property manager. The score is based not only on a full credit analysis, but also the tenant performance factors of eviction and lease violation history. In addition, to determine the applicant's stability, longevity of employment and residence are evaluated leading to a higher probability of overall resident retention. Includes Tenant performance/eviction history, Public records search and Credit Score |
| CREDIT REPORT (Must Qualify) | $8.00 each | The credit report is a national consumer credit report through TransUnion, Experian or Equifax. The credit report can give a picture of the applicant's recent credit history and financial situation. |
| New DECISION POINT PLUS | $16.00 each | (Tenant Performance and credit score when ordered with CREDIT REPORT) |
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION  | $10.00 each | Application to rent required |
| LANDLORD VERIFICATION | $10.00 each | Application to rent required |
| CRIMINAL HISTORY (Oregon/Washington) | $11.50 each | Includes violations through Federal offenses such as sex offender records. |
| NATION WIDE CRIMINAL REPORT | $20.00 each | Includes information from 42 States! |
| COUNTY CRIMINAL SEARCH | $11.50 each | Any single county criminal search in a county anywhere in the US. For those states not included in nation wide criminal report. (Surcharges could apply, standard processing time is 1-2 weeks) |
| TENANT PERFORMANCE | $8.00 each | (Eviction History) |
| SOCIAL SECURITY VERIFICATION | $5.00 each | Verification of social security number vs name match |
Quick and convenient! Members only Service!
Members that have been approved to obtain tenant screening reports can have 24-7 ONLINE TENANT SCREENING Whether it's 10pm at night or 10am on a Saturday morning, perform your own credit, tenant performance (eviction) or criminal history reports. Attend one free, hour-long class conducted by a credit reporting agency representative here at the RHAGP office, and you'll be able to retrieve reports from home or work in just minutes! Receive instruction, a step-by-step guide and a passcode. Reservations are required, we need at least 5 people must sign up FOR A CLASS to be held. ***SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TENANT SCREENING***
A SERVICE AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED by Federal law and the legal departments of the national credit bureaus. If you wish to obtain tenant screening reports from RHAGP please fill out and return the SERVICE AGREEMENT.. If you have not received the Service Agreement to sign, Click Here to print a Service Agreement in MS word version of this agreement or contact us at 503.254.4723. *Even if you currently use another company during the day, you can still take advantage of your online tenant screening privilege at night or on the weekend.* Changes to Tenant Screening Services
Changes in FTC regulation of the credit reporting cause RHAGP to change the documentation requirements for members to obtain Tenant Screening Services. As of January 1, 2006 members must complete a new Service Agreement and provide documentation to obtain tenant screening services. Complying with these changes is mandatory for those members who wish to continue using our services. RHAGP obtains credit reports through National Tenant Network. National Tenant Network audits users regularly and randomly. If audited, you are required to produce a signed rental application. Failure to do so may cause RHAGP to be shut down and you will be liable for the costs incurred including lost revenues. To help prevent this possibility and to streamline the tenant screening process, RHAGP requires the use of the Applicant Screening Authorization form (12/06). The completed Applicant Screening Authorization will be kept on file in the RHAGP office. You can find a blank form at the RHAGP office or in recent issues of the UPDATE, or by Clicking Here for a Screening Authorization Form in PDF version or an MS Word Version to download and print. The Applicant Screening Authorization form is not copyrighted and is for the use of our members. Make photocopies as needed. You are still required to have a rental application signed by the applicant. Keep your rental records for at least five years whether you rent to them or not. Keep all applications and other documents with social security numbers and driver's license numbers in a locked place, such as a locking file cabinet. Each person on the application must fill out and sign an Applicant Screening Authorization. Tenant Screening Services RHAGP provides tenant screening services to its members. There is a nominal fee for each individual report requested. Spouses and partners must be treated as two individual reports. Within a few days of signing the NTN Service Agreement, and the Requirement for Service agreement, you will be authorized to receive credit and criminal reports through RHA. There are certain rules to be followed when you use credit reporting of any kind, such as the proper use of your rental application. The documents you will be asked to sign explain how to use credit reporting accurately. To run a report we require a completed Applicant Screening Authorization form. The applicant completes this form at the same time as the rental application. We require the applicant's full name, social security number, date of birth, and current address including zip code. All information must be legible and complete. By law it is illegal to run a credit report without the consent of the applicant. Without a signed Applicant Screening Authorization form, we will not run a report. You may fax the Applicant Screening Authorization form directly to us. You can e-mail applicant screening authorization forms only if you have a 200 bit encryption. It is illegal for us to email credit information back to you. All reports are returned to you by phone or fax and mail. We process reports in the order received and turn around depends on the volume of reports in the office.
NTN Tenant Performance Information (PDF) Article by Marcia Gohman from August 2005 UPDATE on documenting tenant
performance.
NTN Tenant Screening Information (PDF) RHAGP member screening service from National Tenant Network featuring online internet tenant screening
24 hours per day on your computer or RHAGP staff will do screening. This service is available to RHAGP members only.
RHAGP Constitution (PDF) Revised Constitution of the RHAGP 11/2005
RHAGP Account Information (PDF) Article By Pam Van Loon from August 2005 UPDATE on member accounts
and payments.
Vendors and Suppliers List Listing of RHAGP Vendors and suppliers.
Frequently Asked Questions Listing of common questions and answers.
Link To RHAGP Online Web Site for advertising rentals This site is free to members to post their properties,
detailed information is available for properties. You can upload 4 pictures. Site also allows additional HTML code to be added for more details,
or links to landlords properties web sites. Currently there is no way apparently to keep a property on line but have it inactive so it does not need to be reentered
for each rental period.
Link To www.housingconnections.org This site is run by the City of portland to advertise rental property
for property owners and tenants. Very good site. Very detailed descriptions of properties, local maps, FREE to landloards to post their rentals. Properties can remain
online until ready to rent, then can be switched on with no need to reload informaton. Many properties can be kept online. This site also links to
RHAGP web advertising site.
Link To Craigs list Portland This site is worldwide and lists properties for FREE for 7 days. Register on this
site to obtain an account and then you can repost ads daily to get add to show at top of date list. Over 5,000 properties are currently listed in the portland area. Make
sure to add the 4 pictures allowed. Craigs list also allows additional HTML code to be added for more details,
or links to landlords properties web sites so you can put more pictures of your property hosted from your Internet Service Provider
. If you have a web site you can link from Craigs list to your web site for more details. Craigs list seems to be where
mose of the advertising action is as it is city specific, worldwide and free. Rentals or housing for sale can be posted to Craigs list (or
anything else for sale).
Link To Oregon Live and the Oregonian This links to Local Oregonian Newspaper and Oregon Live web site. You can
put one picture on Oregon live web site. A one week 7 day 3 line ad in the Oregonian and Oregonlive web site is about $93 per week.
Link To PORTLANDMAPS.COM This links to the City of Portland GIS web site that show
many details about property incuding tax records and tax history, survey maps, tax lot maps, market value, lot dimensions,
property improvements, permits, inside details of house such as year constructed square footage of each
floor gagage, utility connections, local transit maps and bus routes & stops, census maps,crime
statistics, aerial photos, elevation maps, hazard zones and many more. Quite an amazing site.
Link To WWW.ZILLOW.COM This links to the WWW.Zillow.com This site shows aerial views of property, comparable market values,
and links to the City of Portland GIS (Geographical Information System) database for properties so you can see each properties market value, tax information, and internal
house size and construction, year built and other data, This links into www.portalndmaps.com listed above for the specific property data.Quite an amazing site. Good site to see what your
property is worth.
Link To a RHAGP members web site for example of detailed web advertising. This
links a sample web site which is linked to from Craigs list, Oregon Live, RHAGP web site and Housing Connections web site. Extensve use of
house internal and external digital photos, interactive Google maps, satellite photos, and community links.
This site also has hit counter that tracks usage by prospective tenants. In one 4 week period
this site was seen by over 500 people looking for housing in Portland. This site was built on Comcast the members ISP (Internet Service Provide). Any ISP you have offers
free web space to put your rental. Tenants like detailed pictures rather than driving. Digital photos should be downsized to about 50K for web
use. More information will be added for property owners to build web sites. 70% of Portland households are connected to the internet according
to housing connections organization so this is a quick cheap way at a low cost to advertise.
http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/090.html Oregon Revised Statutes Residential Landlord and Tenant Act Chapter 90
http://www.hapdx.org/ Housing Authoity of Portland
http://www.hapdx.org/resident/pdfs/LLguarantee.pdf Ready To Rent
http://www.hapdx.org/resident/sc8benefits.html Section 8 Vouchers
http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/hacc/ Clackamas County Housing Authority
http://vhausa.com/ Vancouver Housing Authoity
http://www.co.washington.or.us/deptmts/hse_serv/housmain.htm Washington County Housing Authoity
Link To http://www.fhco.org FAIR HOUSEING COUNCIL OF OREGON a nonprofit group providing information
to landloards and tenants in Northern Oregon and SW Washington.
Fair Housing Council Article FAIR HOUSEING COUNCIL OF OREGON a nonprofit group providing information
to landloards and tenants in Northern Oregon and SW Washington. Article is by Jo Becker of FHCO and was featured in December's Update.
http://fhco.org/advertw.htm Fair housing update on advertising
http://fhco.org/disabw.htm Fair housing information for persons with disabilities
http://fhco.org/accessw.htm Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines
http://fhco.org/familyw.htm Fair Housing for Families with Children
http://fhco.org/nationalorigin.htm Fair Housing and National Origin
http://fhco.org/nationalorigin.htm FHCO Newsletter Archives
http://www.tvfr.com/dept/fm/MultiFamilyFireReductionProgram/Index.html Tualitin Valley Fire and Rescue Fire & Life Safety for Land Lords
Lead reference/ Link to EPA Lead Web site, Portland Landlord Cited for Serious Violations of Federal Lead Rules
Lead Reference EPA Pamphlet in PDF Format Link to EPA Lead Web site Lead Pamphlet
http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/?&c=31887/ Land Lord Training
http://www.ilr.org/ Independent Living Resources - provides advocacy, information and referral, peer support and counseling to individuals with disabilities.
http://www.cdnportland.org/ Community Development Network - The CDN is an association of nonprofit community development corporations in Portland. The site includes housing-related resources and a directory of its member organizations.
http://www.sustainableportland.org/energy_menu_Mul.html Multifamily Assistance Program (MAP) - Connects you to a free statewide service that helps rental property owners obtain cash and tax incentives for energy efficiency upgrades. Contact MAP at (800) 813-2201.
Land Lord Study Hall Landlord Study Hall - Our goal at Landlord Study Hall is to empower owners of residential and multifamily homes; providing education and information, allowing us to develop a lifetime relationship with the attendees, and to assist them with their residential and rental real estate transactions.
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503.254.4723
Fax: 503.254.4821
Questions? E-mail us at: info@rhagp.org