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A reminder about application of rental payments, Oregon laws, and how landlords must comply to correctly apply tenants back rent payments.

Application of Rental Payments – A Reminder About ORS 90.220(9)

A reminder about application of rental payments and the Oregon laws that landlords must comply with to correctly apply tenants back rent payments. Bradley S. Kraus Partner, Warren Allen LLP With the March 1 deadline come and...
Landlord Charged With Sexually Harassing Female Tenant

Landlord Charged With Sexually Harassing Female Tenant

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged Nedzad Ukejnovic, the owner of multiple single-family residences in the St. Louis area of Missouri, with discrimination for allegedly subjecting a female tenant...
Two apartment associations have sued over LA County’s residential eviction moratorium extension which goes to June of 2023.. Lawsuit filed

Apartment Associations File Suit Over LA County Eviction Moratorium Extension

Two Los Angeles apartment associations have filed a lawsuit asking for a preliminary injunction against the county’s residential eviction moratorium extension, which has recently been pushed to June of 2023. The Apartment Association of Greater Los...
A federal judge in Oregon has issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting enforcement of an Oregon law against what are called “love letters” between buyers and sellers of real estate.

Federal Judge Halts Ban on ‘Love Letters’ Between Buyers and Sellers

A federal judge in Oregon has issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting enforcement of an Oregon law against what are called “love letters” between buyers and sellers of real estate. In his court order, District Judge...
The end of the grace period in March brings the biggest change for Oregon landlords - the ability to pursue debts from the Emergency Period.

The End of the Grace Period, Part Deux

The end of the grace period in March brings the biggest change for Oregon landlords - the ability to pursue debts from the Emergency Period. By Bradley S. Kraus Partner, Warren Allen LLP kraus@warrenallen.com March is upon us,...
The End of the Grace Period, and How Landlords Should Approach it

The End of the Grace Period, and How Landlords Should Approach it

The end of the grace period and how landlords should deal with unpaid rent is something they should discuss with their attorneys. By Bradley S. Kraus Partner, Warren Allen LLP kraus@warrenallen.com It’s now February, a month many have...
The new year means new changes for Oregon landlords including Senate Bill 891 which is changing timelines related to a landlord’s ability to act.

Senate Bill 891: More Changes to Ring in the New Year

With the new year here, it is ringing in new changes for Oregon landlords including Senate Bill 891 which is changing of timelines related to a landlord’s ability to act. By Bradley S. Kraus Partner, Warren...
Justice, CFPB Warn Landlords On Military Tenant Protections

Justice, CFPB Warn Landlords On Military Tenant Protections

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are warning  landlords and other housing providers on military tenant protections when they are providing rental housing for military families, according...
Arizona Attorney Disciplined For Wrongful Eviction Actions

Arizona Attorney Disciplined For Wrongful Eviction Actions

A Phoenix real estate attorney has been put on probation for filing wrongful eviction actions against renters who were protected at the time by the national CARES Act, according to the Arizona Republic. The Attorney...
Oregon Extends Eviction Moratorium for Tenants Who Applied for Rent Relief

Oregon Extends Eviction Moratorium for Tenants Who Applied for Rent Relief

The Oregon Legislature in special session approved the extension of the state’s eviction moratorium for tenants who have or will apply for rent relief by June 30, 2022 but have not yet received any...