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Increased indoor time in coming winter months can lead to more tenant-on-tenant discrimination and is landlord liability an issue?

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...
The U.S. Department of Justice says RealPage rent-setting algorithms may be price-fixing that may be a violation of anti-trust laws.

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...
Given all the rules for rent increases and rent control can an Oregon landlord increase rent mid-month asks an Oregon landlord

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...
Rent control, rent increases and rent regulations are an ever-escalating complexity of Oregon laws so here is help in understanding them.

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...
Landlords may not realize that, without a proper settlement document over tenant disputes and payments, they may cause headaches for themselves down the road.

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...
A lawsuit is charging 18 property management companies and Yardi Systems of rent-price fixing to increase rent prices across the country

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...
What can you do if tenants move into your non-smoking rental with furniture and items that smell of smoking

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?

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...
HB 2001 leaves much to be desired from an equitable standpoint when evaluated comparatively with other Oregon redemption rights

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....
A federal appeals court ruled landlords can ask potential or current tenants about their criminal history, reversing a lower court decision.

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...