Background: A tenant with a disability asked his landlord for permission to use the property’s amenities with his service dog. Less than a month later, he received a five-day notice to quit. So, he sued the landlord for evicting him in retaliation for requesting a reasonable accommodation in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act (…
Background: A tenant at an Idaho mobile home park asked the manager for permission to keep an assistance dog as a reasonable accommodation for her mental and emotional disabilities.
Question: Can you ask for social security numbers (SSN) on an application? My attorney says you cannot ask for SSN in Portland. Is this correct? Can I ask for SSN for properties outside of Portland?
Oregon Manufactured Home Community: Bankruptcy & Eviction
This is a nuanced area where federal bankruptcy law intersects with Oregon landlord-tenant law. Here's an overview — but please consult a licensed Oregon attorney for advice specific to your situation, as this is complex legal territory.
The Automatic Stay (Federal Bankruptcy…
There were 32,321 fair housing complaints filed nationwide in 2024, one of the highest totals in more than two decades, according to the 2025 Fair Housing Trends Report recently released by the National Fair Housing Alliance. As usual, disability-related discrimination accounted for the largest share of complaints at 54.6 percent, followed…
Question: : I am the Regional Manager for an Oregon park management company. I was reviewing the Legislation email [SB 1523 and HB 4123] and needed some further clarification on what we can technically charge back to our residents. We have just introduced a resident portal and are now mailing out monthly rent statements.…
Oregon Senate Bill 1523
Purpose of Bill. Addresses electronic access to residential tenancies and provides access alternatives for tenant applicants who are unable or unwilling to use digital portals for residential housing services. It will become law on June 5, 2026.
A convenient parking spot is a prized amenity at many rental properties. You and your staff may routinely field requests like, How can I get a spot closer to the building entrance or the entrance to my space?
Don’t assume the person asking is just looking for a special favor. If an applicant or tenant has a mobility-related disability, they may…
In Oregon MHCs, non-payment of utilities is not grounds for a "nonpayment of rent" eviction. Instead, it is treated as a violation of the rental agreement, which allows for a "for-cause" termination.
Question. The City of Harrisburg is ending its franchise with Republic Services and will instead be contracting with the City of Junction City for garbage collection. While this change will not be implemented for a few years, we are trying to be proactive and look at all our options. We currently have a 20-yard compactor and ten…