Phil Querin Article: When Does the Rent Cap Start under SB 611?

Introduction. SB 611 amended the Rent Cap law. It became effective on July 6, 2023, meaning that all rent increase notices on or after that date had to conform to the new law. Section 5 of SB 611 applies to mobile home tenancies. It is substantially similar to the existing statute (ORS 90.600) but clarifies things a bit. The only major change is that there is now a rent cap set at 10%.


 

The Calculation. Unless exempted by ORS 90.600, a Rent Increase for any calendar year may not exceedthe lesser of: (a) ten percent (10%) or (b) the sum of seven percent (7.00%) times the Current Rent (7% XCurrent Rent) plus the percentage change in the consumer price index (“CPI”) times th

Fair Housing Alert: Hidden Flaws in ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, and Other Generative AI Products - Potentially Discriminatory

Like other real estate businesses, you may be using ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, and other generative AI products, a.k.a. chatbots, for marketing purposes, such as developing advertising strategies, analyzing housing markets, and generating property listings, ads, social media posts, and other marketing content. Just recognize that for all their potential benefits, chatbots contain flaws that make them risky to use for marketing and advertising.

 

 

Among these flaws is the possibility of hidden bias. Explanation: Data and algorithms built into chatbots may incorporate the subtle prejudices of the humans who create them. They can also learn prejudice from the way they’re deployed.

Phil Querin Article: Changes to Applicant Screening Procedures

 

HB 2680 makes several changes to the procedure for tenant screening under ORS 90.295. These changes will be updated in the MHCO Forms.

Screening Notice. The law specifies that upon completion of an applicant’s screening by a screening company or consumer credit agency, the landlord must provide the prospective tenant with confirmation of the screening and a receipt for the screening service from the company and/or agency.

 

Changes to Tenant Screening Notice. If a landlord intends to charge an applicant for screening, the landlord must provide notice of various information related to screening and landlord policies (see MHCO Form 1B). One of the things an applicant must be notified of is the landlord’s commitment to non-discrimination.

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