Rental Housing Alliance of Southern Maine upcoming events

Portland Rent Control Unpacked: Rules & Regs Lunch & Learn (08 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join the RHA with the Portland Housing & Safety Office to get in the weeds on the rules and regulations of the rent control ordinance. This meeting is open to non-members.

Topics Include:

Compliance
Banked Rent Dos & Don’ts
How Errors Are Handled
Ordinace Clarification
Charges Outside of Rent
Look Back Period
I got Audited, Now What?
Required Documentation & Disclosures

Maine eCourts: What Every Housing Provider Needs to Know Lunch & Learn (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join the RHA with Jenny Anderson, Director of Court Services for the Maine Judicial Branch, and Darian McAtee, Electronic Filing Coordinator for Maine Judicial Branch to get step by step instructions on eCourt filing. Stay ahead of the rollout schedule!

March 30, 2026: Region 1 - York County (Biddeford District Court; York Superior Court)
June 1, 2026: Region 8 - Aroostook County (Fort Kent, Houlton, Presque Isle, and Caribou District Courts; Aroostook County Superior Courts)
July 27, 2026: Region 7 - Hancock and Washington Counties (Ellsworth, Calais, and Machias District Courts; Hancock and Washington County Superior Courts)
September 28, 2026: Region 2 - Cumberland County (Portland and Bridgton District Courts; Cumberland County Superior Court)
December 7, 2026: Region 6 - Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties (Belfast, Rockland, Wiscasset, West Bath, and Bath District Courts; Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc County Superior Courts)
February 1, 2027: Region 5 - Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties (Bangor, Newport, Lincoln, Millinocket, and Dover-Foxcroft District Courts; Penobscot and Piscataquis County Superior Courts)

Landlord Bootcamp: Back to Basics (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

L/A Fire Safety, Awareness & Code Lunch & Learn (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

L/A Fire Safety, Awareness & Code Lunch & Learn

Join the RHA virtually with fire officials from Lewiston and Auburn for an informative discussion on local fire codes, grandfathering, code compliance, and other important fire safety requirements affecting housing providers. Bring your questions and gain practical guidance directly from the experts.

Remember October is Fire Awareness Month!

RHA Annual Meeting - Disaster Preparedness (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

RHA Annual Meeting - Disaster Preparedness

Fire & Police Panel

Common code violations and how to prevent them
Fire prevention best practices
Emergency response expectations
Crime prevention and property security
Working effectively with first responders

Security

Security measures that may reduce liability exposure
10 most common security vulnerabilities
Low-cost improvements with the biggest impact on resident safety.
How security upgrades can complement fire safety, emergency planning, and insurance risk management

Prop Manager Panel - Legal Obligations

Disaster Plan
Emergency repairs and response timelines
Tenant relocation during disasters or major repairs
Habitability
Lessons learned from difficult situations

Disaster Recovery & Restoration

Water, fire, smoke, and mold restoration
What to do in the first 24 hours after a loss
Insurance documentation