Spring turnover bringing pet drama? Our latest guide breaks down pet policies vs. assistance animals under fair housing rules—plus exactly how to enforce violations with ORHA V1 warnings, VT4 terminations, and for-cause notices without landing in hot water. Real HelpLine examples and 2026 updates. Read now and update your leases before the next tenant walks in!

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:

Tired of squatters turning your vacant rental into their crash pad? HB 3522's new eviction rules are a game-changer for Oregon landlords! Dive into our latest blog for a step-by-step guide, real Portland examples, and tips to protect your properties. Don't miss out—read now and stay ahead of the curve.

In this stabilizing market, losing a good tenant can hit your wallet hard—think one to two months' rent lost to vacancy, plus cleaning, minor repairs, marketing, and screening new applicants. That's easily $4,000 to $6,000 on a $2,000-a-month unit. Ouch, right? But retaining a quality tenant? That's pure gold. They know the property, pay on time (mostly), and treat the place like home. With inbound migration keeping demand steady, why risk the winter leasing slowdown? Smart l

it's January 7, 2026, and if you're like me, you're probably still recovering from the holidays while gearing up for tax season. But before you dive into those Schedule E deductions for your rental properties, there's one federal requirement that sneaks up on a lot of us every year: issuing 1099-NEC forms to contractors. Miss it, and the IRS can hit you with penalties that start small but add up fast. Trust me, I've seen too many good landlords get caught off-guard by this, s

As the holiday season kicks into full gear here in the Portland metro area and across Oregon, many landlords start hearing from tenants about special requests. Extra guests coming to town, strings of lights going up, maybe a Christmas tree in the living room or a menorah on the windowsill—these are all normal parts of the season. But as landlords and property managers, we also have to protect our investments, stay compliant with Oregon law, and keep things fair for everyone.