Spring 2010 Landlord Training Program Announced

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 30, 2010   Contact: Crystle Cowen, Neighborhood Inspections and Compliance Services, 503-823-7324   The City of Portland, Bureau of Development Services is offering its Spring 2010 Landlord Training Program.  These classes work to build on a foundation of partnership between property owners, tenants, and city agencies to create safe communities and residences.  This Spring training is being jointly funded and sponsored by Portland Police Bureau, Metro Multifamily Housing Council and the Rental Housing Association of Greater Portland.   The classes are offered free of charge.  At the end of each session attendees are provided a certificate that can be used for 8 hours credit for real estate continuing education.  Attendance also is required for the Enhanced Safety Properties program through the Portland Police Bureau and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement Crime Prevention.   The Bureau of Development Services partners with the Portland Police Bureau and other City offices to provide current, effective information on property management to ensure safe, crime free rental properties.  Presentations are made by Housing Inspectors, Crime Prevention Specialists, and Police Bureau Neighborhood Response Team Officers.  These City staff are also available at the trainings to answer attendees’ questions.  Useful information from other City Bureaus, government agencies, and non-profit organizations with an interest in the rental industry will also be available at the trainings.    Facilitated by Campbell DeLong Resources, Inc., over 14,500 landlords have attended the City of Portland’s program in the 20 years it has been offered.  The City has received overwhelming positive responses from attendees.  Landlords who have taken the course state they feel more confident in their ability to screen applicants, recognize signs of illegal activity, and take action or deal with problem tenant behaviors when they arise.   Over 550 cities and counties across the nation have adopted this program, and it has been nationally recognized through the Department of Justice for its unique benefits.   Topics covered in the 8-hour training session include: property management to prevent crime or loss of investment, best practices in applicant screening, signs of dishonest applicants, rental agreements, crisis resolution/eviction, and partnering with police/crime prevention specialists/housing inspectors.   Advanced registration for this free class is recommended and is available on our website www.portlandonline.com/bds use the quick link to Landlord Training.  Day of class registration/sign-in starts at 8 a.m., class starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. and is approximately eight hours long.   Dates and locations for the four Spring 2010 Sessions:   Tuesday April 20^th: Multnomah University – Travis-Lovitt Seminary Building. Rms. 111 & 112 8435 NE Glisan St., Portland OR 97220 Parking: On-site, no cost  Tri-Met: Bus Line 19   Saturday April 24^th: Providence Portland Medical Center - Cancer Center Amphitheatre 4805 NE Glisan St. Parking: On-site, no cost Tri-Met: Bus Line 19    Monday May 17^th: Adventist Medical Center - Amphitheatre C 10000 SE Main St. Parking: On-site, no cost Tri-Met: MAX Green Line, Bus Line 15   Saturday May 22^nd: Providence Portland Medical Center - Cancer Center Amphitheatre 4805 NE Glisan St. Parking: On-site, no cost Tri-Met: Bus Line 19    Interested parties can get more information or register via the BDS website at http://www.portlandonline.com/bds click on the quick link for Landlord Training, or by calling the Landlord Training message line 503-823-7955.  BDS will also notify rental property owners, neighborhood associations, and related businesses via U.S. Mail or email.   We hope to see you there!