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 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 moreOregon House Public Hearing on Rent Control is Monday, Feb. 18th at 8 AM
The House Human Services and Housing Committee will hold a public hearing on SB 608 on Monday, February 18 at […]
Read moreSB 608 Rent Control Bill Hearing is Monday 2/4 at 3 pm at the Oregon State Capitol
The Oregon Legislature will have its first committee hearing on Rent Control bill SB 608 on Monday, February 4th beginning […]
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 moreAllowing Sublets: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
If you own rental properties long enough, you’ll eventually face this question — Should I allow a tenant to sublet […]
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