Hey Portland landlords—New York just struck down mandatory Section 8 acceptance as unconstitutional. What does the NY Section 8 ruling mean for Oregon under ORS 659A.421? Get the full breakdown, practical screening tips, PHA checklists, and why this could strengthen property rights here. Read the latest from Christian Bryant before your next lease renewal:

Spring move-in season is here—and so is roommate drama. New HB 3522 gives Oregon landlords a 24-hour notice + fast FED tool for unauthorized occupants. Learn step-by-step fixes for disputes, subleasing rules, and prevention checklists that save you time and money. Read the full 2026 guide now →

The 2026 legislative session is just getting underway, and House Bill 4123 has already landed on our radar. Introduced in late January 2026, this bill is titled "Relating to landlord disclosure of confidential information; prescribing an effective date." Its core purpose, as stated in the official catchline, is to limit the circumstances under which a landlord may disclose confidential tenant information...

Thanks to House Bill 3522, which kicked in on January 1, property owners like you and me can now use the faster Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) eviction process to boot out true squatters—often with just a 24-hour notice. Finally, a pro-landlord win in a state that's seen plenty of the opposite lately. It's like the legislature woke up and said, "Hey, property rights matter too." Don't get me wrong, I'm all for fair housing and good tenant relations, but when someone's ille