As landlords, we know preventing mold in Oregon rentals isn’t just about keeping the place looking sharp—it’s about protecting tenant health, preserving property value, and staying on the right side of habitability laws. In winter especially, with our high humidity and frequent downpours from November through February, mold complaints spike. Our PAROA helpline sees it every year: more calls about leaks, bathroom moisture, and that telltale musty smell. Let’s dive in and arm y

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

You've probably seen the headlines buzzing about President Trump's new executive order targeting big institutional investors in the single-family home market. Signed just a couple days ago on January 20, 2026, it's got everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned rental owners talking. Is this the game-changer that's going to level the playing field for us small-time folks? Or is it more smoke than fire?....

Speaking of which, there's a draft bill floating around in Salem right now, LC 222, this big housing omnibus package from early January 2026. Most of it focuses on funding tweaks and permitting shortcuts, but one section caught my eye: new rules around Oregon natural disaster tenancy termination when a rental unit gets severely damaged or destroyed by events like wildfires or major storms...

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

It's one of those topics that can feel straightforward until you're knee-deep in a move-out inspection, wondering if that scuff mark or carpet stain qualifies for a deduction. Get Oregon security deposit deductions wrong, and it can lead to disputes, small claims court, or worse – nobody wants that kind of stress on top of everything else we deal with.