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Webinar: It's the Law - Habitability Disputes

Webinar: It's the Law - Habitability Disputes

Multifamily NW Welcomes Jeff Bennett, Warren Allen, LLP (093)

Friday, April 12, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT)

Zoom Webinar

Event Details

Join us for our monthly lecture with attorney Jeff Bennett.

This month's lecture, Habitability Disputes: Who’s Fault and Who’s Responsible? Jeff will explore a range of habitability issues that commonly lead to disputes between housing providers and residents. From maintenance concerns to environmental factors, learn to identify potential problems and address them proactively. 

This webinar is tailored to equip housing providers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate habitability challenges and resident demands successfully. By understanding both the legal framework and practical strategies for communication and resolution, participants will be better prepared to foster positive housing provider-resident relationships.

Register now to enhance your expertise in handling habitability disputes and resident demands. Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain compliant and harmonious rental properties. We believe success in housing management begins with proactive education and effective resolution strategies.

1.0 CEU


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Multifamily NW reserves the right to refuse registration/admittance to non-members.

For More Information:

Ericka Hargis
Ericka Hargis
Education Coordinator Multifamily NW

Multifamily NW Welcomes: Jeffrey S. Bennett, Attorney at Law, Warren Allen LLP

A member of the Oregon, Washington and Idaho state bars, Mr. Bennett is the head of his firm's landlord law department, a Hearings Examiner for the Clackamas County Housing Authority, and a certified real estate education instructor. He has specialized in both residential and commercial landlord/tenant law for the past 30 years. His articles have appeared in The Business Journal, Apartments Northwest, and in other media, and Mr. Bennett is a frequent lecturer at regional landlord/tenant seminars.Jeff Bennett represents many of the largest regional and national property management companies doing business in Oregon and Washington all the way down to owners of single family residential homes. He also represents a variety of commercial landlords with lease negotiations, evictions and possessory lien foreclosures. The remainder of Mr. Bennett's practice emphasizes business law, real estate, commercial litigation, and a variety of general civil matters