Introduced in late January 2026 at the request of the House Interim Committee on Housing and Homelessness for Representative Pam Marsh, HB 4037 is currently at the House Desk awaiting first reading. No committee referral yet, no amendments, and no hearings scheduled—it's in the very early stages. The full introduced text is available on the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS), and the catchline puts it plainly: the bill adjusts certain terms of the revolving loan pro

As of late January 2026, HB 4136 is fresh off the press, sitting at the House Desk awaiting first reading. No committee assignment yet, no sponsors explicitlyListed on the overview, and no amendments. The full introduced text is available via PDF on OLIS, and the catchline spells it out clearly: the bill disallows the mortgage interest deduction for a residence that isn’t the taxpayer’s principal residence—unless the taxpayer is actively selling the property or has it on the

I've been poring over the latest previews from advocacy groups, caucuses, and business allies. Full bill drafts aren't public yet (that's normal for even-year sessions—no pre-filing), but the signals are coming in loud and clear. And folks, let's start with what I know keeps many of you up at night: the tenant advocacy side. Because honestly, that's where the biggest question marks—and potential surprises—lurk right now.... Click the link to read the full article

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

One of the trickiest parts? The city's mandatory relocation assistance requirements. Get it wrong, and you're looking at penalties that could make your eyes water faster than chopping onions on a bad day. But don't worry—I'm here to walk you through it like we're chatting over coffee, breaking down when these rules kick in, especially that pesky 10% threshold for rent increases, and all the exemptions that can help you stay on the right side of compliance.

If you rent to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV, better known as Section 8) holders through Home Forward, you've probably already seen the letter dated December 3, 2025, announcing a full pause on approving any rent increases effective on or after April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Yeah, that's a full year with no bumps allowed, even on lease renewals.

I've been in this game long enough to know that proactive steps on your winter maintenance checklist for Oregon landlords can save you thousands in repairs, keep tenants happy (and renewing), and avoid those middle-of-the-night emergency calls. We're talking preventing burst pipes, mold from poor drainage, or roof issues from heavy rain. Plus, with Oregon's habitability laws, staying on top of this keeps you compliant and out of hot water legally. The good news is most of the