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Washington Governor Signs Sweeping New Eviction Bill – Rental Housing Journal
A sweeping new eviction bill has been signed by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee requiring landlords to give tenants 14 days to respond to an eviction notice instead of the current three days. The bill also allows judges to impose payment plans, so that tenants can remain in their homes while they repay what they owe. […]
Portland’s Proposed Rental Screening Rules: 3 Perspectives
Portland City Council heard public testimony Thursday on a proposal to dramatically increase the regulation of the screening process, security deposits and other aspects of renting. Supporters say it’s a necessary step to combat discrimination in the rental market and for Portland to live up to its progressive values. Detractors say it’s overly prescriptive, heavy on red tape […]
LANDLORD TENANT LAW CHANGES SENATE BILL 5600
Still Moving Through Legislature Extends the 3-day notice for default in rent payment to 14 days’ notice for tenancies under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Requires the 14-day notice be written in plain language and include information on civil legal aid resources available, if any, to the tenant. Extends the mandatory-notice period from 30 to 60 […]
Governor Signals Support For State-Wide Rent Limits In Oregon | Apartment Jobs In Demand In The West
Governor Backs Bill To Limit Rent Increases In Oregon Oregon Governor Kate Brown has signaled her support for a rent stabilization bill that would limit Oregon landlords to rent increases of 7 percent per year and eliminate no-cause evictions of long-term tenants, according to reports. Brown believes those ideas “are innovative and will give renters […]
Landlords And Tenants Sue Seattle Over Mandatory Rental Inspections
Landlords and tenants in Seattle have filed a class action lawsuit challenging the city’s use of warrantless mandatory rental inspections, according to a release from the Institute for Justice. The lawsuit, which was filed in King County Superior Court, argues that the city’s program is a clear violation of the Washington state constitution’s mandate that “no […]
Prepare Your Property And Your Residents For Winter Storms
Preparing your property and residents for winter storms is the rental property maintenance checkup this week provided by Keepe. Prepare your rental property by being aware of these weather guidelines, and take proactive measures to ensure you and your tenants stay safe this winter. Snow or heavy rain can bring different types of conditions so stay […]
What Is The Reason Behind Having This Rental Inspection Law Implemented?
What is the reason behind having this rental inspection law implemented is the opinion here from a reader of Rental Housing Journal. Here is what he says. “My name is James E Broadus Sr. and I own Broadus Realty Inc. “I am licensed by the State of Oregon and the State of Washington. I have […]
Register Now For Trends The Largest Rental Housing Ownership And Management Conference On The West Coast
DESCRIPTION TRENDS is the largest one-day rental housing ownership/management conference and trade show on the West Coast featuring over 200 exhibitors. TRENDS serves the Pacific Northwest and is a national award-winning event with over 1,500 attendees. Click here for the official event website. Trends is hosted by: Institute of Real Estate Management, Rental Housing Association of WA,Washington […]
Dog Friendliest
Downtown Portland has won second place runner-up as the most dog-friendly neighborhood in the U.S. by The 2018 Neighborly Awards, according to a release from Trulia. The Neighborly Awards is a review of nearly 10,000 neighborhoods coast to coast based on more than 20 million written reviews and polls answered by participating locals, according to the release. […]