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02-18-2007 THE ABCs of HOAs Portland, OR February 28, 2007 An article by Connie Potter entitled The ABCs of HOAs - Association set standards for communities Full Story 01-01-2007 Oregon & Washington or federal fair housing statutes inquires... Periodically, an association inquires whether rules and regulations that restrict activities by certain classes of persons such as “children riding bikes” or “adult swim hours” may be construed as discriminatory and violate Oregon, Washington or federal fair housing statutes. Although each association and rule or regulation must be analyzed separately, generally, homeowner association rules that restrict facility use based on age likely do not violate fair housing statutes, unless the rule is so egregious as to effectively prevent protected classes of persons from renting or buying housing within the association. Full Story 01-01-2007 Striking a Delicate Balance A man's home is his castle. Yes, but.... Community association governance often involves striking a balance between the wishes of an individual homeowner and the best interests of the community as a whole. Full Story 01-01-2007 The Best Bargain in Town Some people question why - when they move into a condominium or homeowner association - they must pay what is commonly known as member "dues." Full Story 01-01-2007 The Nature of Community Associations Delivering Services and Amenities Homeowner and condominium associations deliver services that were once the exclusive province of local government, including trash pickup, street paving and lighting and snow removal, to name but a few. Full Story 01-01-2007 Association Department News The Association Department would like to welcome Ron Foumal, Laurie Wilson, Heather Olin and April Carroll to the department. Full Story

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