Recently, we talked about Oregon’s new tenant privacy protections and why landlords need to think carefully about how they protect tenant and applicant data. HB 4123 raised the stakes by creating significant penalties for improper disclosure, making tenant...
If you’ve been apartment hunting lately, you may have noticed some changes in the way Portland’s rental market is trending. Instead of rapid price increases and fierce competition, renters have more options, landlords are competing harder for qualified tenants,...
Summer in Portland doesn’t look quite the way it did a decade ago. Weeks of smoky skies have become a familiar sight, and triple-digit temperatures are hardly enough to raise eyebrows. Winter, on the other hand, still brings ice storms and freezing nights that...
As we’ve discussed in previous posts, technology has changed almost every part of property management. Owners can advertise vacancies online, screen applicants in minutes, collect rent through mobile apps, and communicate with tenants without ever printing a piece of...
One of the most common questions we hear at Rent Portland Homes Darla Andrew’s Office involves pets, pet fees, and emotional support animals. Many renters are surprised to learn that Oregon’s pet rules can vary widely depending on the type of housing. Rules also...
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