We’re hearing from more manufactured and floating home residents who feel like mediation ends with paperwork and no real change, even when the rules are clear. So we’re shifting our energy toward something more practical: stronger enforcement of the laws that already exist in Oregon.
I’m Bill Bateman, OSTA president, and I’m sharing two significant updates. First, our board has passed a resolution directing OSTA to work toward an enforcement model similar to Washington state’s Department of Justice approach or to support a rebuilt dispute resolution process that actually delivers results. We’re not asking for new laws, and we’re not asking for new funding during fiscal austerity. Our position is that the legal tools are already on the books, and the money is already collected through annual property taxes. The key is redirecting resources toward a program with a track record of litigating cases and enforcing outcomes so residents aren’t left holding the bag.
Second, our website is back online after major technical failures forced a full rebuild, and we’ve rescheduled our conference for April 10, 2027, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clackamas. That date matters because 2027 is OSTA’s 50th birthday, and we’re making enforcement a focal point as we look ahead to a new direction for statewide advocacy. Subscribe, share this update with a neighbor, and leave a review so more residents can find these resources and stay connected.
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