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More than 24 people have received rental and utility assistance information through the Linn County Law Library since July, according to librarian Amber Boedigheimer.

"We hope that more people will continue to call for help with the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program application, or other matters about landlord/tenant laws," she said.

She said the program, for which the county received a $41,000 grant, continues to:

-- Educate the public about changes to landlord/tenant laws as they occur;

-- Help promote mediation by educating tenants and landlords about the process and how it may...