CDC Orders Nationwide Eviction Moratorium, But No Help for Landlords
A new nationwide eviction moratorium has been ordered through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to halt residential evictions through the end of December.
However, the new ban on evictions of tenants does not offer...
Tenant Occupancy Issues During COVID-19: Occupants, Sublessors, and Squatters
Tenant issues around occupants, sublessors and squatters have increased during the pandemic.
Bradley S. Kraus
Attorney at Law, Warren Allen, LLP
One of the most common issues I have encountered in my time as a landlords’ attorney...
Governor Extends Oregon Foreclosure Moratorium to End Of The Year
Governor Kate Brown has extended Oregon's foreclosure moratorium to December 21, 2020; however, she has not yet extended the evictions moratorium set to expire September 30.
Executive Order 20-37 will extend House Bill 4204’s current moratorium...
Landlord Rights and Remedies After HB 4213: A Path Forward
Landlord rights and what is available now that HB 4213 has been approved by the Oregon legislature.
Bradley S. Kraus
Attorney at Law, Warren Allen, LLP
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many inquiries I received from clients can...
New Seattle Ordinance Attempts to Limit Tenants’ Personal Liability in Commercial Leases
Impact on landlords of new Seattle ordinance to limit tenants’ personal liability in commercial leases.
By John Fandel and Nathan Luce
Stoel Rives llp
The Seattle City Council passed a new ordinance recently, attempting to limit personal...
What Is A Landlord to Do in These Difficult Times?
What is a landlord to do in these difficult times dealing with covid-19, moratoriums from city, state and federal governments along with rent not coming in regularly from tenants. Here are some thoughts from...
Landlord Must Pay Tenant Allergic to Neighbor’s Emotional Support Dog
A court has ruled that a landlord caught in a “pickle” must pay a tenant with dog allergies the value of one month’s rent because a nearby apartment was leased to another tenant with...
Landlords to Appeal Rent Control Case to Oregon Supreme Court
Portland landlords plan to appeal to the Oregon Supreme Court after losing the appeal of the Portland rent control ordinance in the Oregon Court of Appeals.
John DiLorenzo, attorney for the landlords who filed suit,...
How Some Innovative Services Can Get Property Managers In Trouble in Oregon
Property managers can get in trouble in Oregon with some innovative services due to the archaic Oregon Landlord/Tenant Act attorney Brad Kraus points out this month.
Bradley S. Kraus
Attorney at Law, Warren Allen, LLP
With the COVID-19...
Lawmakers Extend Oregon Eviction Moratorium Through End of September
Lawmakers have voted to extend the Oregon eviction moratorium for both residential and commercial properties through the end of September and give renters until March 31, 2021 to pay back rent.
The legislature passed HB...