Landlords Must Follow New Oregon Laws

I am a Landlord so it is wise for me to keep abreast of laws that can affect my investments. I will offer a summary of these laws, as I understand them. Further investigation is required on your part.

Starting Jan. 1, 2010 Landlords must disclose their smoking policy in writing.

HB 2393 doubles the fees Sheriffs can collect for performing legal duties.

SB 777 creates a 60 day no-clause notice for terminating a tenancy. Ouch!

There are new laws governing abandoned property.

A Landlord may not charge a pet deposit for a service animal or charge a cleaning fee.

I have only touched on the residential laws that affect me directly. There are several more bills that affect other types of real estate.

Oregon laws heavily favor the Tenant. It's essential to know what is new.

Wayne B. Pruner is a Realtor® at Oregon First, who works in the Portland and Tigard, Oregon area. He is ready to help you with all your real estate needs and he is also a licensed contractor. His phone number is 503-891-0795. Here are links to his real estate website and his real estate blog.