The 2026 Oregon Legislative Session is over—discover which housing bills passed and what they mean for your rentals! From UGB expansions to tenant privacy protections, get Christian Bryant's expert summary, plus tips on compliance. Read the full article

I’ve gone through our Lobbyists' reports, pulled the official digests and introduced texts where available, and compiled neutral one-paragraph summaries for every single bill mentioned—no skipping, no combining. Some are direct hits for landlords, others more tangential for investors or the broader housing market, but you asked for the full rundown, so here it is....

If you've been keeping an eye on the local housing scene (and let's be real, who hasn't?), you've probably heard whispers about the City’s Portland Social Housing Study. It’s picking up steam, and as someone who’s been in the trenches with you all for years, I figured it’s time we chat about what this actually means for us private-market folks. Is it a game-changer? A potential headache? Or just another report that’ll gather dust? Let’s break it down together, with some real-

This year feels especially timely because of the big federal win in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that restored 100% bonus depreciation for qualified property placed in service after January 19, 2025. If you bought new appliances, replaced HVAC systems, or made certain interior improvements last year, you might be able to write off the entire cost in one shot. Add in the evergreen deductions we’ve always had, and there’s real money on the table. So let’s walk through the major

Why now? Well, late 2025 brought a big shift when HUD withdrew its key guidance document, FHEO-2020-01, on assessing assistance animal requests. That old notice spelled out pretty strict rules on what landlords could ask for in verification. With it gone, we've got more breathing room to dig into questionable requests—think those sketchy online ESA letters that seem to pop up overnight. But here's the big caveat, and I can't stress this enough: the core Fair Housing Act (FHA)

Under Oregon law—specifically ORS 90.320—landlords have a clear duty to maintain "adequate heating facilities" that conform to code at installation and stay in good working order throughout the tenancy. The dwelling has to remain habitable, meaning if the heat's out and it's freezing, that's a big problem. No, there's no magic number like "must keep it at 68 degrees," but courts generally view a non-functional system as a habitability violation, especially when temps drop low

I've been helping Oregon landlords navigate this stuff for years, from the Portland metro all the way down the state, and I can tell you that a little proactive planning now saves a ton of headaches (and money) later. Whether you're a hands-on owner-manager with a handful of units or you've got a bigger portfolio, this guide will walk you through the must-know deadlines, what records to round up, the best deductions to claim, and those sneaky pitfalls that trip folks up. We'l

Whether you're dealing with rentals in rainy downtown Portland, the suburbs of Hillsboro, or even out in sunny Central Oregon, we all know managing properties can feel like a full-time job on top of your full-time job. But here's the good news: there are some clever Oregon landlord hacks out there that save time, slash maintenance costs, and boost safety without a ton of extra effort. I've dug deep into what's working for folks right now in 2026, pulling from community chats,