Two bills are currently making their way through the Washington State Legislature that will change the way criminal records are handled when screening prospective tenants. SB 6490 and HB 2878 would prevent properties from denying applicants based solely on Criminal Convictions. If these bills are enacted, it would require Individualized Assessments of any applicant with …
The city of Portland and Various Rental Organizations are conducting free trainings for Owners, Landlords, Managers, and Tenants. See the below flier and click on the dates to register. For more information, visit the Portland Housing Bureau’s website.
Senate Bill 873 went into effect January 1, which allows evictions to be expunged in Oregon under certain situations. Oregon Law has long prevented evictions older than 5 years being used against a prospective tenant in the screening process, but some landlords have not always followed this law. While the evictions were not to be …
There are several laws going into effect January 1, 2020 that will affect the rental market. Here is a brief summary of what to expect: SB 262 Extends the sunset of property tax exemption for multi-housing units SB 484 Limits Landlord to charging one applicant screening fee per 60-day period SB 608 Rent Control / …
