by Ron Garcia | Aug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
When issues and events become “newsworthy” they are often presented in a context of the “3-C’s”: Crisis, Conflict and Controversy. For example, during the hot summer months of August, the media focuses on stories of how extreme heat results in many people living at...
by Ron Garcia | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
There definitely seems to be some competing narratives currently addressing Oregon’s Emergency Rental Assistance program. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is the agency in charge of processing tenants’ applications for assistance. They now say they have...
by Ron Garcia | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here are the 3 new emergency bills that have become law during the 2021 Legislative Session that all Housing Providers NEED TO KNOW, (Click on the Bill to read the full text.) SB 278 “Safe Harbor” Measure: Prevents landlords from delivering termination notices for...
by Ron Garcia | Mar 24, 2021 | Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Management Education, Rental Housing Trends, Security Deposits, Uncategorized
Reviewing the conditions of the Greater Portland Metro Area market in 2021, the time has come to re-adopt that practice of charging a Last Month’s Rent and eliminate Security Deposits as a risky and non-useful financial placebo.
by Ron Garcia | Jan 6, 2021 | Eviction, Oregon Legislation Update, Owner Education, Rent Collection, Tenant Education, Uncategorized
Oregon Passes New Law Providing Landlords with Financial Compensation for Relief Suffered for Un-Paid Rents due to Eviction Moratorium while Tenants Must Now Prove Financial Hardship HB4401 was passed on Dec 21, 2020 – and became Oregon law. It extends the...
by Ron Garcia | Aug 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Information about rent repayment during COVID-19 This article has information for both tenants and landlords about the law relating to rent payments and evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about rent assistance that may be available. This information may also...