Happy New Year from ORHA!
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President's Message Violet Wilson, ORHA President |
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Protecting Your Organization from Fraud and Cybersecurity Risks
Recently, my business bank conducted a class for clients focused on Navigating Fraud and Cyber Security Risks. The session was incredibly eye-opening, revealing just how easily theft can occur. We learned that fraud has been on the rise, and small companies are particularly vulnerable to these risks. Often, the individual committing the fraud is someone who would not typically be suspected, but who possesses the opportunity, motivation, and rationalization to steal significant amounts from the business. Furthermore, the advent of artificial intelligence has made it even more challenging to safeguard business resources...
Update Posted January 2026
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In case you missed it from our previous newsletter(s)...
2026 Oregon Annual Rent Increase Percentage |
For 2026, the maximum annual rent increase limits are:
- 9.5% for rental facilities that are 15 years or older.
- The lower maximum rental increase established by HB3054 (6%) is only applicable to manufactured home parks and floating home marinas containing more than 30 spaces.
House Bill 3054, passed in 2025, changed how rent increases are calculated. Now, the size of the rental property affects the allowed increase.
Only one rent increase may be issued in any 12-month period.
Landlords subject to the rules of the Portland Housing Bureau or the Eugene Rental Housing Code have additional restrictions. Visit https://www.eugene-or.gov/845/Rental-Housing-Program for information on the Eugene rules, and https://www.portland.gov/phb/rental-services for information on the Portland rules.
For more information on the methodology, calculation, and Consumer Price Index data, see: Maximum Annual Rent Increase, 2026 (Excel file).
Additional information can be found on the Oregon.gov website.
Please contact the member helpline for your local association with any questions that you may have. If you do not know the contact information for your local association, you can view the information by clicking HERE. Update Posted October 2025 |
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Have Questions? Checkout the ORHA Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Page! |
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Forms Committee Update Tia Politi, ORHA Forms Committee Chair & Independent Contractor |
There are a few things changing this month that you should be aware of, one of which I completely forgot to tell you about! That is House Bill 2134 which went into effect January 1, 2026. This statute amends ORS 90.100, ORS 90.427 and ORS 90.302 and allows tenants in a fixed-term lease who receive a notice of termination for a Qualifying Landlord Reason (QLR) to move out early with a 30-day written notice without penalty. So, in this situation it would be like the process for a month-to-month tenant who receives a notice for a QLR...
Update Posted January 2026 |
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Law Update Tia Politi, ORHA Forms Committee Chair & Independent Contractor |
HEADS UP – CHANGES ARE COMING SOON ON SOME FORMS RELATED TO IMPORTANT BILLS – WARN YOUR MEMBERS! While landlords dodged more extreme efforts to further regulated the rental housing industry in Oregon, a few bills will impact our members. Here’s a rundown of the bills that passed during the recent long legislative session and their impact (or not) on forms...
Update Posted January 2026
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USPS Rule Changes to Postmarks
The new USPS postmark rule, effective December 24, 2025, clarifies that a machine-applied postmark shows the date mail is first processed at a regional sorting facility, not necessarily the date it was dropped off in a mailbox, potentially causing delays for time-sensitive items like tax returns or ballots. To get a guaranteed same-day postmark, you must request a manual one at a post office counter, use Certified Mail or Registered Mail, or build in extra mailing days.
Key Changes & What It Means
- Processing Date: The date on a postmark now reflects when automated sorting begins at a central facility, which can be days after you mailed it, notes the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- Impact on Deadlines: This affects mail where timeliness is crucial, such as tax documents, legal filings, rent payments, and mail-in ballots, potentially making them appear late.
How to Get a Same-Day Postmark
- Manual Postmark: Go inside a Post Office and ask for a manual, local postmark at the counter.
- Purchase Postage at Counter: Buying postage at the counter ensures a printed label with the correct acceptance date.
- Allow Extra Time: Mail time-sensitive items several days before the deadline.
Update Posted January 2026
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Office Update Benjamyn Seamans, Independent Contractor |
Upcoming Office Closures: - 01/19/2026 (1-business day)
- 02/06/2026 – 02/22/2026 (7-business days)
As a reminder, our standard office hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
Please note that these hours are subject to change, and that these hours may be occasionally impacted by scheduled vacations.
The ORHA Office is closed on all US Banking Holidays – For additional details regarding our hours of operation, please check our Google Business Hours. Upcoming Board Meeting Details:
Our next board meeting will be March 21st. This meeting will be in Corvallis, Oregon – RSVPs are due by 02/19/2026.
If you have any questions, please contact the ORHA Office. The board packet will be emailed the week of the meeting – Please check your email for details. Online Forms Store:
We've been working closely with our IT Team on the Online ORHA Forms Store – If you experience any complications with our website, please submit an ORHA Support Ticket.
Our ORHA Support Team is generally available Monday through Thursday from 09:00 AM until 04:30 PM, and we are closed for lunch from 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our website.
ORHA Event Feedback:
Have you attended an ORHA Event lately? We'd love to hear about your experience! Click here to let us know how it went.
ORHA Continuing Education Credits:
ORHA's Continuing Education Credits are now available online, and class attendees can access their CEs 24/7 – For more information, please visit the ORHA CE Portal.
Newsletter Materials:
Do you have any ideas for an upcoming newsletter? Please feel free to email your articles to the ORHA Office – All submissions must be made before the first of the month.
Want to be a sponsor for our ORHA Newsletter? Contact the ORHA Office or any ORHA Delegate for more details.
Thank you for your continued support!
Update Posted January 2026
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Need Support? Don't forget about the ORHA Support Ticket Submission Website! |
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Legislative Committee Update Cliff Conner-Coash, ORHA Legislative Committee Chair |
The 2026 Legislative short session (35 days) is slated to start in early February.
The priorities for the session, from what I have read, is as follows...
Update Posted January 2026 |
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In case you missed it from our previous newsletter(s)...
Legislative Update PowerPoint Violet Wilson, ORHA President |
We're excited to announce that a new Legislative Update PowerPoint, created by Violet Wilson, ORHA President, is now available as a resource for our local associations.
- Local associations interested in accessing the presentation can contact the ORHA Office.
- Individual members should reach out to their local association directly.
Update Posted August 2025 |
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Mind Your Business: Tia's Tips for Better Rental Management – Squatters: How can I get them off my property?
Tia Politi |
I received a call from a family member a while back who wanted to see what he could do about some squatters who were refusing to leave a property he had purchased. The property has two mobile homes on it and while the seller had vacated the main dwelling after the sale and the family member moved in, the people living in the hardship trailer remained. He wasn’t happy to hear that the people who had lived in the hardship mobile for the past 15 years - and who had exchanged their labor and payment of the annual property taxes for rent - were not squatters, but tenants. He said the realtor was headed over to serve a 30-day notice to vacate... Update Posted January 2026 |
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Home Forward Rent Increase Pause: Is it Legal and What Oregon Section 8 Landlords Need to Know for 2026
PAROA – Portland Area Rental Owners Association |
If you rent to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV, better known as Section 8) holders through Home Forward, you've probably already seen the letter dated December 3, 2025, announcing a full pause on approving any rent increases effective on or after April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Yeah, that's a full year with no bumps allowed, even on lease renewals... Update Posted January 2026 |
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