Although the affordable housing crisis is receiving a lot of attention in Portland, high rents are a growing statewide problem. […]
Read moreBeware the False Promise of Rent Control
Rent control does not work. That’s one of the most settled issues in economics, one widely accepted across the ideological […]
Read more6 Fresh Maintenance Tasks for Spring
According to Zillow Group research, outdoor space is a highly desired feature for renters. Forty-three percent of renters with kids living […]
Read moreContradictory Court Decision on Portland Relocation Fee Classifies it Illegal “Rent Control”
A Multnomah County judge’s recent decision could throw into disarray a city policy that requires landlords to pay tenants who […]
Read moreHoarding is Protected as Disability by Fair Housing Act
Hoarding is a disability protected by Fair Housing Laws so the Grace Hill training tip this week focuses on this issue to […]
Read moreNew Rent Control Law Won’t Fix Affordability Problem
Oregon Governor Kate Brown yesterday signed into law a statewide cap on rent increases—the first statewide policy of this kind. The economic rationale […]
Read moreChloe Eudaly Asks City to Research Possible Tax on Landlords With Vacant Units
In case you missed the latest news, Chloe Eudaly has now asked the Division of Revenue to look into a possible […]
Read moreWhat Do Property Managers Really Do?
There is more to managing rental property than just putting a “For Rent” sign on the front of your unit […]
Read moreCommunication is Key: Tips on Effective Landlord-Tenant Communication
Good communication is essential for any Portland rental property business. Open and direct communication between tenants and landlords will ensure […]
Read moreRental Property Maintenance Myths
There are several recurring rumors regarding rental repairs in Portland, and many misinformed myths misconstruing maintenance matters. While the need to […]
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