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$725K Oregon Wrongful Eviction Warning: Lessons from Across the Columbia
A Portland company just paid $725,000 after a Washington eviction collapsed. The anti-waiver rule is different in Oregon, but the documentation and disability lessons are the same. Read what every Oregon landlord must change now before the next FED stipulation.

Christian Bryant
Aug 46 min read


Avoiding Oregon Landlord Retaliation: Lessons from Multnomah County’s $32K Verdict
A Multnomah County jury just awarded $32K after a $287 repair dispute and a rent increase issued only four days after the tenant’s second written protest. Here’s the practical playbook every Portland Metro and Oregon landlord needs this summer on timing, documentation, and consistency under ORS 90.385.

Christian Bryant
Jul 207 min read


Portland Metro Economic Outlook: What the Last Decade Means for Oregon Landlords and Where We're Heading
Hey landlords—Portland’s economy just dropped a reality check: 8,800 job losses, record-low housing permits, a narrowing rent-buy gap, PLUS the real impacts of homelessness, public drug use, and addiction on your rentals. What does the last decade’s boom-to-slowdown (and new shelter/treatment data) mean for you? Real-world examples, policy pitfalls, and landlord strategies inside our latest article. Read now:

Christian Bryant
Apr 98 min read


Supporting the ORHA Key PAC: Why Every Oregon Landlord Should Donate Today
Hey fellow Oregon landlords—ever feel like Salem is writing laws that hurt small property owners? The ORHA Key PAC is fighting back, and your donation can come with a tax credit that makes it nearly free! Read my full article on why supporting the ORHA Key PAC protects your rentals, boosts your voice, and is a no-brainer investment. Click here to learn how:

Christian Bryant
Mar 215 min read


Navigating Oregon Hold Deposit Rules: Compliance Tips for Portland Landlords Under HB 3521 and HB 3378
Struggling with Oregon's new hold deposit and access rules? HB 3521 tightens refunds for habitability issues, while HB 3378 mandates non-app keys. Get step-by-step compliance tips, real Portland examples, and forms to avoid penalties and fill vacancies faster. Read the full guide from Christian Bryant at PAROA.org.

Christian Bryant
Mar 96 min read


H.R. 6644: Boosting Oregon Housing Reform for Landlords and Developers
Spring's here, and so is big news for Oregon landlords! Dive into how H.R. 6644 could supercharge housing supply with FHA tweaks, grants, and more. From Portland's rent caps to investor wins, get the full scoop and Don't miss out—read now and stay ahead!

Christian Bryant
Mar 45 min read


Could Potential HUD Reforms Finally Challenge Oregon Rent Caps? A Deep Dive into 2026 Ideas for Landlords
But here's something that's got a buzz going among us providers: ideas for HUD reforms that could shake things up, including one that directly eyes rent control. Our friends at the National Real Estate Investors Association (NREIA) shared a legislative update highlighting a bunch of these concepts—things aimed at making subsidized housing more efficient, curbing abuse, and easing burdens on private landlords like you and me. They discussed these as potential changes that "cou

Christian Bryant
Jan 235 min read
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