Many times a property owner has a question that we can answer over the phone or email.  Our laws are complex and not easily understood, even by experienced professionals, but often the key to answering the question is knowing where to look, and we know where to look. Most importantly, we offer this service without charge.

In some cases, the issue is so important and affects so many Oregon property owners that we choose to represent the property owner ourselves.  That may mean we’re representing you in a local land use application, or it may be that we’re arguing on your behalf in the Oregon Supreme Court.  We’ve done both (many times).  We’ve represented hundreds of Oregon property owners over the years, from large corporations to little old widows (and everyone in between), and we continue to do so, free of charge. 

Sometimes our laws and regulations just don’t work very well, and the only solution is to change them.  When that happens, OPOA works with state agencies and the Oregon legislature to change the law.  Our list of successful legislation is long and significant, and we’ve worked closely with the legislature to make dozens of meaningful improvements to Oregon law.