Fair Housing–Landlord Liability for Tenant-on-Tenant Discrimination
Increased indoor time in coming winter months can lead to more tenant-on-tenant discrimination and is landlord liability an issue?
By Bradley S. Kraus
Attorney at Law
Warren Allen, LLP
Winter is almost upon us, which means many people...
Justice Department: Rent-Setting Algorithms May Be Price-Fixing
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in federal court in Nashville saying that software company RealPage’s rent-setting algorithms amount to a new kind of price-fixing that may be a...
Can Oregon Landlord Increase Rent Mid-Month?
Given all the rules for rent increases and rent control, can an Oregon landlord increase rent mid-month?
Hi,
I own a rental property in Lake Oswego and my tenants have been in the home for 13...
Local Exceptions Complicate Oregon’s Post-SB 611 Rent Regulations
Rent control, rent increases and rent regulations are an ever-escalating complexity of laws in Oregon so here is some help in understanding them.
By Bradley S. Kraus
Warren Allen, LLP
With each law that passes, I receive...
Settlements, Waivers, and Releases: Make Your Money Work
Landlords may not realize that, without a proper settlement document over tenant disputes and payments, they may cause headaches for themselves down the road.
By Bradley S. Kraus
Attorney at Law
Partner, Warren Allen, LLP
The landlord/tenant arrangement...
Lawsuit Charges 18 Property Management Companies with Rent Price Fixing
An antitrust class-action lawsuit is charging 18 property management companies and Yardi Systems of rent price fixing by colluding to increase the cost of rent in cities across the country, according to a release...
Tenants Moved Into Non-Smoking Rental With Belongings Smelling Of Smoking
What can you do if tenants move into your non-smoking rental with furniture and items that smell of smoking is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and...
How Do I Prove A Tenant Is Smoking Marijuana In Violation of Lease?
This week the question is about how to prove a tenant is smoking marijuana in violation of lease and what action to take.
Ask Attorney Brad:
Hello, I have a tenant who smokes marijuana, and the...
Redemption Rights Under HB 2001: An Unequitable Pill
HB 2001 and redemption rights leave much to be desired from an equitable standpoint when evaluated comparatively with other Oregon redemption rights.
By Bradley S. Kraus
Attorney at Law
Partner, Warren Allen, LLP
The calendar has turned to June....
Court Says Landlords Can Ask Tenants About Criminal History
A federal appeals court has ruled that landlords can ask potential or current tenants about their criminal history, reversing a lower court decision in part and upholding part.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the...