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Laura DiSante

385 Clinton St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone: 503-550-0037
Email: laurad@cal-am.com
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Oregon 2026 Election: Legislative Results and the New Legislature

Democrats are on track to expand their three-fifths supermajorities in both chambers ofthe Oregon Legislature, based on unofficial results from the November 3, 2026 generalelection. Current leads point to 39 of 60 House seats and 19 of 30 Senate…
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Legislative Updates, Oregon Legislature, Legislation
Phil Querin Questions & Answers

Phil Querin Q&A: Rent Increases for Oregon Mobile & Manufactured Communities & Marinas - Do Park‑owned Homes Change Your Space Count for the Rent Cap?

Disclaimer: This Q&A is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It reflects the author's opinion based on the facts presented and Oregon law as of the date of publication; statutes and their interpretation are…
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Rent Increase, Rent Control Cap, Rent Control, Park-Owned Homes, Rent, Selling
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Rent Increase Maximums for 2027

The maximum rent increase for 2027 will be 10%.  Here is the state link for those of you interested in the specifics:  The annual maximum rent increases for 2027 have been published on our website. Here is the link: Department of…
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Rent Increase, Rent Control Cap, Rent Control, Rent
Commonwealth
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The Comfort Trap: How Well-meaning Words Become Illegal Steering

A well-meaning comment. A "helpful" suggestion about which building might feel more comfortable. A safety concern raised out of genuine care for a family with kids. None of it sounds like discrimination — and that's exactly the problem. This month's…
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Fair Housing, Fair Housing Violations, Steering, Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Marketing, Fair Housing Act, Protected Classes, Property Management
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Four Questions to Ask Before Your Community Goes "resident-owned"

"You'll own the community. Your rents will be protected." It sounds like a dream, and that's exactly why residents should read the fine print first. SaveOurMHCommunities.org, a project of the Manufactured Housing Institute, lays out what its authors…
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Sale of Community, Community Financing, Communities, Selling
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Age-old Questions: A Fair Housing Quiz for 55+ Communities

1. Most of your residents are over 55, so you're allowed to exclude families withchildren and market your property as an “adult” community under the seniorhousing exemption.Answer: False. 
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55 and Older Communities, Fair Housing, Familial Status, Advertising, Senior Communities, Reasonable Accommodation, Protected Classes, Property Management