by Surekha Guzman | May 9, 2019 | president's message, Public
We are all familiar with the value of alliances. There are military alliances, political alliances, business alliances, and a host of others. At Rental Housing Alliance Oregon, we connect small landlords, large landlords, property managers, and the trades that serve... 
by Surekha Guzman | Apr 2, 2019 | President Messages, Public
In this column last month, I mentioned Oregon House Bill 2639, passed in 2013. This law requires Oregon landlords to consider federal rent assistance (e.g., Section 8 vouchers) as a source of income when screening applicants. The law took effect 1 July 2014, over four... 
by Surekha Guzman | Mar 1, 2019 | President Messages, Public
In Homer’s Odyssey, the hero must navigate his ship through the Strait of Messina, which separates the island of Sicily from mainland Italy. This was a hazardous undertaking: the shoals on the north side are described as a six-headed sea monster called Scylla. To the... by Surekha Guzman | Jan 28, 2019 | President Messages, president's message, Public
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” – Unknown I have been fortunate to have lived in several communities over the course of... by Surekha Guzman | Jan 2, 2019 | Access, President Messages, Public
Happy New Year! Ken Schriver here, newly elected President of Rental Housing Alliance Oregon. I am both humbled and eager to take on the responsibilities of President, and I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can during my term. As I’ve only been a member of... 