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The clock is ticking as tickets for the Oregon State Tenants Association conference are vanishing fast – already 75-80% sold with no door sales available. This gathering promises to be a landmark event for manufactured and floating home residents seeking to understand their rights and build stronger communities.

Set your calendar for this information-packed day featuring an impressive roster of speakers. Representative Pam Marsh, the driving force behind HB 3054, will share insights on tenant protection legislation. You'll hear from Rita Loberger, a passionate activist and former OSTA president, and gain critical legal knowledge from Samantha Sheehan of the Oregon Law Center about eviction defense resources created through SB 586. With Fire Safety Week approaching, Eugene's Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Travis Worthington will deliver potentially life-saving information specifically for manufactured home communities.

The conference offers workshops on creating community newsletters, understanding tenant rights, community empowerment, and effective outreach strategies. A highlight will be the expert mediation panel featuring seasoned professionals including Ken Pryor from MMCRC and Angela Garvin, who brings valuable perspective from tenant-landlord negotiations. Attorney Matthew Johnson will address your pressing legal questions in a structured Q&A session. Beyond education, you'll have networking opportunities, an awards ceremony, and chances to win valuable prizes including fire safety kits and community organizer packages worth $250.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with resources and fellow community members dedicated to tenant advocacy. With the event nearly sold out, secure your spot now through the OSTA website before it's too late. Join us for a day that promises to be the first step in "empowering you to make good decisions" with information that will benefit you and your community for years to come.

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Navigating Oregon's tenant protection laws just got easier with this essential update from Bill Bateman and the Oregon State Tenants Association (OSTA) team. We tackle the two questions flooding our inbox: Yes, the OSTA conference is definitely happening, and yes, tickets are still available—though we're already 50% sold out!

Mark your calendars for this information-packed event featuring Representative Pam Marsh as our opening speaker, followed by expert-led workshops designed specifically for manufactured home and marina residents. Doors open at 10:30 AM with coffee and cookies, and the program kicks off at 11:00 AM. We've carefully structured our Q&A session to ensure everyone's most pressing questions get answered, not just those from the loudest voices in the room.

The heart of today's update addresses widespread confusion about HB 3054 and its impact on rent increases. We break down exactly when the new 6% rent cap takes effect (January 2026 for parks with 30+ spaces), while smaller communities maintain their 7% plus CPI cap with a 10% maximum. Through a real-world example from a Salem-area park, we illustrate why landlords cannot issue notices now for 10% increases effective January 2026—and what penalties they might face for trying. We also share a crucial warning about automatic rent payments that could leave you fighting to recover funds if your landlord attempts to collect an illegal increase.

Don't miss this opportunity to get informed about your rights! Secure your conference ticket through our website today, review the full text of these regulations, and join us as we continue advocating for fair housing practices across Oregon. Remember: understanding your rights is the first step toward protecting them.

Link to Buy Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/osta-conference--2025

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Ready to take control of your mobile home community? The upcoming OSTA Conference might be your first step toward that reality. Scheduled for October 4th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Springfield, tickets are already half sold at just $25 per person – the same price as our pre-pandemic gathering. We're particularly excited to offer a special incentive: bring a neighbor from your park, and they'll receive a free OSTA membership with their ticket purchase!

One conference highlight will be our workshop on creating effective community newsletters. After visiting parks across Oregon, we've heard repeatedly how residents want to develop their own communication channels independent of management. I'll be sharing practical tips from my experience producing a newsletter for my 70-resident community, where about half the residents aren't computer users. Discover how to seamlessly integrate digital distribution with traditional printed copies, making sure everyone stays informed, regardless of their tech comfort level.

The most transformative topic we'll explore is how residents can purchase their own parks – something that's happened successfully in places like Glenwood, Colorado, but remains challenging in Oregon. We'll discuss the complex procedures involved and examine what might be possible over the next five years. Meanwhile, we've made significant organizational improvements, securing our nonprofit postal permit (thanks to VP Rochelle's tireless efforts) and establishing a new mailing address that's already streamlined our operations. Join us at the conference to discuss these developments and other pressing issues facing mobile home residents across Oregon. Want to shape the future of manufactured housing communities? This is your opportunity to connect with others sharing the same vision.

NEW OSTA Mailing address

105 W. Bolz Rd. #1587
Phoenix, OR 97535

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