Oregon tenant portal law 2026 is in effect. You can keep AppFolio. You cannot refuse a check, skip a printable application, or lock the laundry room behind an app. SB 1523 also limits card “convenience” fees. Short compliance list inside for Portland Metro owners.

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....