Webinar: Advanced issues in Screening (SB291)
Multifamily NW Welcomes Leah Sykes, Andor Law, LLP (3053)
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Event Details
On January 1, 2022, Senate Bill (SB) 291 went into effect, introducing significant changes to applicant screening under the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORLTA). This law requires housing providers to take a more thoughtful and individualized approach when evaluating applicants with criminal history.
Join attorney Leah Sykes of Andor Law for an in-depth look at the advanced screening challenges created by SB 291. This session will go beyond the basics to explore how to properly conduct individualized assessments before denying applicants with disqualifying criminal convictions, while maintaining compliance and reducing liability.
Attendees will learn:
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How SB 291 reshapes screening policies and decision-making
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What constitutes a compliant individualized assessment
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Common pitfalls and risk areas in criminal screening
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Required disclosures and documentation practices
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Strategies to balance compliance with operational efficiency
Designed for experienced housing professionals, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you confidently navigate complex screening scenarios while upholding fair housing principles.
Pricing
Members: $75
Non-Members: $120
Sponsorship: $300
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CEU Credit
As an approved OREA provider, this program may be applied for 1.5 CEUs towards your real estate license renewal or your NAA credential.
Contact
Ericka Hargis, Education Coordinator
Content Leader:
Leah Sykes is the owner and partner in the Litigation practice group at Andor Law. Ms. Sykes serves housing providers in all legal aspects of property management with a special focus on education and fair housing discrimination defense. Ms. Sykes takes a hands-on approach, advising clients in both the non-profit and for-profit housing markets, with a great depth of knowledge of the interplay between federal, state, and local agencies and regulations. She has expanded her strong litigation background to include preventative methodologies for clients, including management, business structure, corporate training, and advising the industry in legislative matters. Ms. Sykes travels regularly to educate clients, trade organizations, and the housing provider industry. In 2015, Ms. Sykes established an annual educational “Fair Housing Fair” in conjunction with Multifamily Northwest and regularly collaborates with other housing organizations and advocates regarding organizational best practices. Proudly Canadian, Ms. Sykes has great empathy for the plight of immigrant women and has volunteered as an advocate for immigrant women. Ms. Sykes was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2002 and the Washington State Bar in 2016, and graduated from Lewis and Clark College of Law in Portland, Oregon, with an entrance scholarship. She also received a scholarship and a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada.