OAR 813 § 813-260-0011
Culturally Specific Partners Program Manual
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Eviction Prevention for Culturally Specific Partners Program Guidance with the requirements and standards therein, dated September 2024 is incorporated into and adopted as part of this division of administrative rules, by reference. The program guidance may be accessed online at the OHCS website. OHCS has the discretion to grant exemptions to specific provisions in the Eviction Prevention for Culturally Specific Partners Program Guidance on a case-by-case basis to accommodate the unique operations of culturally specific partners. Any such exemptions, if granted, will be noted in the contractual agreement between OHCS and the culturally specific partner. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here for PDF copy.]
OAR 813 § 813-260-0011 formally incorporates the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Eviction Prevention for Culturally Specific Partners Program Guidance (dated September 2024) into the state's administrative rules by reference. This means the standards and requirements in that guidance document carry the same regulatory weight as the rule itself. OHCS retains discretion to grant case-by-case exemptions to specific provisions of the guidance for culturally specific partner organizations, and any such exemptions must be documented in the relevant contractual agreement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
OAR 813 § 813-260-0011 is primarily directed at organizations participating in OHCS's Eviction Prevention for Culturally Specific Partners Program rather than at traditional landlords or property managers. Operators who partner with OHCS under this program are generally expected to comply with the September 2024 Program Guidance, which is available on the OHCS website. If a partner organization's unique operational circumstances may warrant an exemption from a specific provision, that accommodation is pursued through OHCS on a case-by-case basis and, if granted, is memorialized in the contractual agreement with OHCS.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
OAR 813 § 813-260-0011 establishes the regulatory framework for a program designed to support eviction prevention services delivered through culturally specific community organizations in Oregon. Tenants who may benefit from these services can look to OHCS-partnered culturally specific organizations as a resource, since those partners operate under standards set by the September 2024 Program Guidance incorporated into this rule. Tenants seeking assistance or wanting to understand what protections or services may be available through this program can consult the OHCS website or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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