President's Message Violet Wilson, ORHA President |
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The first month of the presidency has focused on becoming acquainted with the responsibilities and tasks required, including:
- Constructing an ORHA Presidential binder containing tasks, bylaws, policies, and materials for future presidents.
- Reviewing the organization's bylaws and policies.
- Reviewing job descriptions.
- Appointing committee chairs.
- Reviewing contracts and terminating those that are no longer appropriate for the organization.
- Initiating phase 1 of long-range planning.
- Assessing where ORHA aims to be.
- Identifying necessary steps to reach those objectives.
Information is being collected during ORHA meetings and through individual discussions with Local Association Presidents. The intent is to define the Association’s goals and develop a strategic plan for their implementation. These action plans will...
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Board Meeting Photos July 2025 – Silverton, Oregon |
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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 |
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 August 2025
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Office Update Benjamyn Seamans, Independent Contractor |
NEW Online Discount Codes:
Our Online Discount Codes were changed on July 01, 2025. The new codes have been shared with the local association offices, and they should be have been distributed. If you need access to your new code, please contact your local association directly – The ORHA Office and ORHA Support Team do not have access to share these codes.
Online Forms Store Issues:
We've been working closely with our IT Team to resolve issues with 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.
Upcoming Board Meeting Details:
Our next board meeting will be September 20th. This meeting will be in-person in Bend, Oregon and virtually on Microsoft Teams – Details were emailed from the ORHA Office to all ORHA Delegates on 08/04/2025 – RSVPs are required before 08/15/2025.
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.
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 for more details.
Thank you for your continued support! |
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Need Support? Don't forget about the ORHA Support Ticket Submission Website! |
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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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In case you missed it from our previous newsletter(s)...
Form Pad Pricing Update Tia Politi, ORHA Forms Committee Chair |
Attention Valued Local Associations, At our board meeting in May, the board voted to increase forms pad prices by 25%. We have not raised prices for four years and need to keep up with increasing costs for production and shipping. The Forms Committee had been asked to present proposed increases of 35%, 40%, and 45%, but in the end the board approved a 25% increase. Current pad prices are $32.00 for Rental Agreements and Application to Rent, and $22.00 for Addendums and Termination forms, including shipping. Beginning July 1, 2025, forms pad orders to the local associations are priced as follows: - Rental Agreements and Application to Rent – $40.00 per pad of 50, including shipping.
- Addendums and Termination forms – $28.00 per pad of 50, including shipping.
ORHA will only process bulk orders to our Local Associations and will not process direct printed sales to individual consumers.Want to purchase paper forms? Contact your Local Association directly. Update Posted June 2025 |
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In case you missed it from our previous newsletter(s)...
Online Forms Store Pricing Update
ORHA Technology Committee |
ORHA Online Forms Store, Price Changes Effective July 1, 2025: a. Applications – Same price $6.99 for non-members and $3.99 for members. b. Rental Agreements – Fixed Term, Month-to-Month, and Week-to-Week are $9.99 for non-members and $7.99 for members. c. Addendums and Notices – $7.99 for non-members and $4.99 for members. d. Additionally, Eugene and Portland Forms – Will be $1.00 more because of the special work needed for those cities.
Update Posted June 2025
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Attention: This New Scam Could Affect You or Your Tenants!
Forwarded from The Fair Housing Council of Oregon |
We have been contacted by an agency in Eastern Oregon who is working with a consumer who received the attached letter. This letter is a scam.
This letter appears to be offering some sort of increase in funding or pay, it states that distribution of the funding will be done through electronic transfer and asks the person who received the letter to call and update their status…this is code for, “Give me your personal information so I can drain your bank account and/or get you to send me money, and possibly steal your identity.”
The sending party does not clearly identify who they are, and they include information about federally funded housing and the fair housing logo, this makes it look like it could be coming from the housing authority or HUD.
HUD does not electronically send consumers any type of funding nor does the housing authority. Their services are through subsidies that are sent to landlords and through banks for homeownership purposes.
Please share this document with others in your agency, community partners, and the consumers that you provide services for. In addition, if anyone receives a letter like this, please have them report the scam to the Oregon Attorney General’s Office.
Oregon State Attorney General’s Office
Website for Consumer Protections https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/
Consumer Hotline 877-877-9392
File a Complaint Online https://justice.oregon.gov/consumercomplaints/ A copy of this letter is attached below.
Update Posted August 2025
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The Role of Advocacy in Protecting Landlord Rights
PAROA – Portland Area Rental Owners Association |
In today's rental market, landlords often find themselves navigating a complex web of laws and regulations. These can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly when they come into conflict with tenant rights. That's where advocacy plays a critical role. Understanding how advocacy works can empower landlords to protect their rights and interests effectively... |
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In case you missed it from our previous newsletter(s)...
2025 Oregon Annual Rent Increase Percentage
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Senate Bill 611 was signed into law on July 06, 2023. This bill capped rent increases at 10.0% or 7.0% plus CPI (whichever is lower) - The exemption for new constructions remains at 15 years.
The allowable annual rent increase in 2025 is 10.0% unless exempt. Only one rent increase may be issued in any 12-month period. Landlord 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, 2025 (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 2024 |
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