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HB 3521 and Oregon’s New Holding Deposit Rules
Working in Portland’s property management sphere, we spend a lot of time helping rental property owners stay ahead of Oregon’s ever-changing landlord-tenant laws. Every...
A Tenant’s Rights When an Owner Defaults on Their Mortgage
Most renters assume that if they pay rent on time and follow the lease, they’ll be able to stay in their home without major surprises. Unfortunately, that may not be the...
The Portland Rental Protections Most Tenants Don’t Know They Have
Searching for a rental in Portland can feel competitive enough without worrying about discrimination. The federal Fair Housing Act offers rental protections against...
Your Holding Deposit Just Got Stronger: How Oregon’s HB 3521 Forces Landlords to Refund When the Unit Isn’t Habitable
Starting January 1, 2026, Oregon's HB 3521 added another important rule landlords need to understand, especially when it comes to holding deposits and habitability issues....
A FAIR Ordinance Screening Checklist for Portland DIY Landlords
Portland landlords have a lot to keep track of these days. Between state rules, city rules, documentation requirements, and changing tenant protections, it’s easy for a...
How Portland’s 2026 ADU Rule Changes Unlock New Rental Income for Existing Homeowners
If you’re a Portland homeowner sitting on an unfinished basement, a detached garage, or a duplex with extra lot space, 2026 might be your year. The City of Portland just...
Why 49% of New Portland Rentals Sit Empty for 3+ Months (And How to Beat Those Odds)
If you’ve listed new Portland rentals recently and expected them to lease quickly, only to watch them sit, you’re not imagining things. Right now, fewer than half of newly...
Understanding Portland’s Relocation Assistance Laws Through Your Tenant’s Eyes
At some point in your time as a landlord, you’ll face a decision that directly affects a tenant’s stability. In Portland, those decisions carry legal and financial...
The 9.5% Profit Squeeze: How to Protect Your Margins in Portland’s Rent-Control Era
If you own rental property in Portland, you are already feeling the tension between rising expenses and the regulatory constraints on income. Oregon’s 2026 rent cap of 9.5%...
Energy Efficiency Mandates Coming to Portland Rentals: What 2026 Requirements Mean for Your Bottom Line
If you own rental property in Portland, you’ve probably noticed the steady drumbeat of new regulations over the past few years. Naturally, given Portland’s eco-friendly...
Seasonal Timing Strategy: When to Get the Best Deal on Rent in Portland (Month-by-Month Guide)
At Rent Portland Homes, Darla Andrew’s Office, we’ve worked with enough renters to know that timing can shape the entire outcome of a home search. People tend to focus on...
Smart Home Tech in Rentals: Balancing Tenant Appeal with Your ROI
As smart home technology goes from being novel to familiar, features that once felt experimental now signal convenience, efficiency, and modern living. Renters increasingly...