Eviction and the Pandemic: What We’re Learning and What Comes Next
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 5
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDT (1:30 pm -2:30 pm EDT)
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Panelists:
Michelle Gilbert, Lawyer's Committee for Better Housing
Sarah Gallagher, National Low Income Housing Coalition ERASE Project
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Description:
A concerted national effort to protect public health and rein in COVID-19 has led to federal and state eviction moratoria, unprecedented investments in emergency rent assistance, and other policies to prevent evictions. As we plan this session, COVID-19 case rates are rising again, the CDC has reinstated a national eviction moratorium through October 3, and a small number of states still have their own moratoriums. Rent assistance is being distributed, although not quickly enough, and many communities are using local strategies to address eviction and its impacts. These include sealing eviction records and expanding access to legal assistance and court-based mediation programs. Join us to discuss the effectiveness of these strategies and explore reducing barriers to finding future housing. We'll spotlight current advocacy needs and additional policy reforms, especially those supported by the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s ERASE (End Rental Arrears to Stop Evictions) project.
Construction Contracting for Oregon Housing: The Basics
Date: Thursday, October 7
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am PDT (1:30 pm -2:30 pm EDT)
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Presenters:
Chris Walters, Partner, Construction Practice Group, Ball Janik LLC
Peter Willcox-Jones, Partner, Construction Practice Group, Ball Janik LLC
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Description:
Chris Walters and Peter Willcox-Jones, partners in the construction practice group of Portland law firm Ball Janik LLP, will walk through the basics of construction contracting for Oregon housing developers, sponsors, managers and owners. Topics will include assembling the design and construction team, choice of contracts, financing considerations, points of negotiation, insurance, best practices in the construction process, time and cost disputes, liens, and post-construction claims.
Stronger Together: Bridging the Gap Between Resident Services and Property Management
Date: Friday, October 8
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm PDT (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT)
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Presenters:
Elizabeth Carr, Resident Services Program Manager, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County
Jennifer Cervantes, Compliance Officer, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County
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Description:
Why are they even here? They shouldn't be getting involved. I can't share that info with you. You're not qualified to speak on this issue. They're only here so we can get funding. Can't you just go host a potluck?! If you've ever said these things about Resident Services (or heard them said about you) then this session is for you! Two years ago, the Resident Services and Property Management departments at St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County were neck-deep in mutual misunderstanding and bad habits. Through time, hard work, and a lot of self-examination these groups forged one of the strongest relationships in their agency. Join to hear a panel of Resident Services and Property Management staffers explain the steps they took to create a collaborative partnership that upholds lease compliance while continuing to support tenants and meet them where they are.