Senate Bill 608: Landlords Proceed With Caution
A Portland attorney shares some thoughts and opinions on Senate Bill 608, the rent control bill, moving through the Oregon legislature.
By Brad Kraus
Special to Rental Housing Journal
Currently advancing through the Oregon legislature—with no sign...
Lying About An Emotional Support Animal In Utah May Become A Misdemeanor
Utah lawmakers are close to passing legislation penalizing renters for lying about owning an emotional support animal, according to reports.
The lawmakers say the legislation is for the benefit of both landlords and people with...
Republicans Ask to Amend Oregon Rent Control Bill In The House
Republicans in the Oregon House of Representatives have asked to amend the Oregon rent control bill, Senate Bill 608, which has passed the Senate and is now up for consideration in the House, according...
Oregon Rent Control Bill Passes The Senate
The Oregon Senate has passed SB 608, a rent-control and evictions bill, which limits landlords’ rights in Oregon.
The Senate majority leader’s office released a statement after the bill passed, saying, “Rent stabilization will help...
Sexual Harassment In Housing And Unwelcome Comments And Requests
Sexual harassment in housing happens thousands of times each year so the Grace Hill training tip this week focuses on the issue of sexual harassment and its many forms in housing.
By Ellen Clark
While harassment of any...
HUD Charges Landlords With Discrimination Against Combat Veteran With Assistance Animal
Landlords who refused to waive the pet deposit for the dog of a combat veteran with an assistance animal have been charged with discrimination and violating the Fair Housing Act, by the U.S. Department...
Oregon Rent Control Bill Moving Forward In The Senate
Landlords this week gave their views on the Oregon rent-control and evictions bill to a Senate committee, which is sending the bill to the full Senate for a vote, according to reports.
Senate Bill 608...
Massachusetts Joins Cities In Fight Against Airbnb Short-Term Rentals
Massachusetts may be the first state to trying to curb and regulate short-term home rentals with a law set to go into effect this summer that is the toughest one in the country so...
Bill To Ban Landlords From Charging Pet Rent Introduced In Oregon
Saying it unfairly penalizes animal and pet owners, legislators in Oregon have introduced a bill to ban landlords from charging pet rent.
Three Oregon legislators—Reps. Rob Nosse (D-Portland), Karin Power (D-Milwaukie), and Tawna Sanchez (D-Portland)—have...
Oregon Senate Bill Aims To Set Rent Control Limits On Landlords
Oregon Governor Kate Brown has signaled her support for the bill. Brown believes those ideas “are innovative and will give renters some peace of mind,” said spokeswoman Kate Kondayen to Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Powerful house and...