Tip: With winter approaching and heating systems and fireplaces in use, it’s a good time to make sure that your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly. Have you…
Year: 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has created changes to the laws governing residential property rentals. Some owners of rental properties have questions about what the current requirements are for landlords. It’s important…
Due to COVID-19, we’re seeing changes in the ways that homes are being appraised and in what lenders are requiring in the way of appraisals. In-person appraisal inspections aren’t taking…
The National Association of Realtors has published a helpful guide to resources for property owners during this difficult time: Resources for Property Owners, COVID-19. I’m happy to be a resource to…
A 90-day statewide ban on residential evictions for nonpayment of rent and related bills was announced on Sunday, 3/22/20, by Governor Kate Brown. The ban only applies to residential tenants.…
In 2019, Oregon’s statewide rent control law, Senate Bill (SB) 608, went into effect. As landlords and tenants have been adapting to the changes made by that law, questions often…