The Oregon Legislature will have its first committee hearing on Rent Control bill SB 608 on Monday, February 4th beginning […]
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The bill would prohibit landlords that allow pets from charging tenants extra for them. Fido and Fluffy don’t have money. […]
Read moreWhen Can a Resident Legally Break a Lease?

For many property owners, the ideal resident is one who commits to a long-term lease on their rental home and […]
Read moreTenant “Improvements”: When Residents Make Things Worse

The best residents for any rental home are those who care for the property as if it were their own. […]
Read moreRenting Out Your Home: Initial Legal Concerns & Costs

So you have decided to make some extra money by renting out your home in Portland. Before making the leap, […]
Read moreStandard Lease Agreements: Why Landlords Should Be Wary

How to Use a Standard Lease Agreement to Your Benefit Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a newly minted member […]
Read moreRPMS Has Moved!

Come say hello to our new office space! We are grateful for your business that has allowed us to move […]
Read more5 Habits of Successful Property Managers

Highly successful property managers have habits that make them more efficient and capable than most property managers. They set high […]
Read moreOregon Looks Increasingly Ready to Pass Statewide Limits on Rent Increases

Top lawmakers and Gov. Kate Brown are haggling over how fast rent should increase. Image Credit: (Abby Gordon) No U.S. state […]
Read moreProperty Management Goals for the New Year

New Year’s Day has snuck up once again, and if you’re feeling like it’s coming sooner and sooner each year, […]
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