Landlord Law

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

2024 - A Year in Review

2024 had a few changes in the Oregon Landlord Tenant Law. Below is a brief summary of those changes - and some observations.Senate Bill 599 - Ef...

Friday, October 25, 2024

Why having a solid lease is oh-so important!

Having a solid residential lease is crucial for both property owners and tenants, as it serves as the foundation for a harmonious rental experience. A...

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Why is it important to screen incoming residents?

Screening tenants is essential for landlords and property managers to protect their investment and ensure a positive rental experience. Here’s w...

Thursday, December 28, 2023

2023 A Year in Review

The last few years have seen a flurry of action in regard to Oregon Landlord Tenant Laws. 2023 was no exception. Here is a summary of the ...

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Oregon Rent Control Explained

On February 28, 2019, Oregon signed into law SB 608 (Senate Bill 608) and enacted rent control for the entire State of Oregon. What does this me...

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Oregon Legislature Extends Eviction Moratorium Until Sept. 30, 2022

December 13, 2021, Legislature passed in the second special session an extension to the moratorium on evictions for non-payment for tenants who have a...

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Oregon HB 4401 Explained

On Dec. 23, 2020, Governor Brown of Oregon signed HB 4401 which extended the eviction moratorium through June 30, 2020 if tenants sign a Declaration s...

Monday, September 28, 2020

Multnomah County Eviction Moratorium Extended

September 24, 2020 - Multnomah County passed Ordinance 1287 which extends the Statewide Eviction Moratorium that is scheduled to end September 30, 20...

Friday, September 4, 2020

CDC Eviction Moratorium Explained

The Federal Government through the Center for Disease Control (CDC), announced that effective September 4, 2020 it will adopt a temporary ban on Landl...

Friday, May 1, 2020

Oregon Eviction Moratorium Explained

As of April 1, 2020 the statewide eviction moratorium prohibits 72-hour notices for non-payment of rent AND no-cause termination and evictions through...