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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW 'Seeing Color' stories aims for conversation on race ... New Medford library storytime event is all about senses ... Boys who started fires near school, vandalized playground equipment sought ... 'Seeing Color' stories aims for conversation on race ... New Medford library storytime event is all about senses ... Boys who started fires near school, vandalized playground equipment sought ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Advocacy groups limited by lack of rent control Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 6, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Feb. 6, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Do you know of a person or organization that is an advocate for residents in manufactured home parks who are being subjected to the financial demands of out-of-state park owners? Many residents are seniors on fixed incomes, and these increases are posing real financial hardships. It would be VER Y helpful if you could refer residents to any person or organization who could represent us. Thank You! — Janice D., via email Janice, we can give you a name but, unfortunately, so long as rent control is prohibited in Oregon, it won’t be much help. The Manufactured Housing/Oregon State Tenants Association (MH/OSTA) serves as an advocate for those living in mobile home parks statewide. MH/OSTA directors are available on weekdays to answer questions, explain the law and, if necessary, appeal to legislators on your behalf. Call 1-800-423-9371. However, in regard to your situation, their hands are tied unless there are provisions in your contract with the park owners that are not being adhered to. “It’s nonstop rent increase, rent increase, rent increase, and all we can do is say there is no rent control,” said Gary Walters, president of the MH/OSTA board. A law (ORS 91.225) passed in 1985 forbids cities and counties from enacting rent control except “when a natural or man-made disaster … materially eliminates a significant portion of the rental housing supply.” Walters said your best bet is to call your state representatives and complain. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 6, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501