President's Message Violet Wilson, ORHA President |
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During my initial two months as ORHA President, I have observed the commitment of volunteers, pseudo-volunteers (those who work for a limited stipend), and support personnel.
ORHA is indeed lucky to have attracted the quality of these individuals, including:
- Tia Politi, Forms Developer (as well as many other hats). Her commitment to timely action after the many legislative challenges and energy to get so much done is truly amazing.
- Lori Black, Bookkeeper. Her calmness and detailed work on keeping ORHA accounts accurate and informative is extremely helpful.
- Dennis Chappa, Finance Committee and Treasurer support. His long-time experience is very helpful and his work with numbers makes the rest of us feel easier that things are being tracked correctly.
- Jason Miller, Vice President, teacher, mentor, … Speaking of many hats, his vast experience brings much support to ORHA.
- Ben Seamans, Office manager, Tech aide, computer expert, etc., etc. Ben has helped this old lady come to grips with dealing with tech, new office procedures, and the like.
And there are many others, who are lending their support to making ORHA the best it can be.
It is this spirit of generosity and dedication that fuels our progress and sustains our mission through every challenge. As we look ahead to the coming months...
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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 |
The Forms Committee has modified forms VT1a 13-day Notice to Pay or Vacate for Nonpayment of Rent, VT2a – 10-day Notice to Pay or Vacate for Nonpayment of Rent, VT3 – 72-Hour Notice to Pay or Vacate for Nonpayment of Rent – Week-to-Week Tenancy, and VT5 – Notice of Termination with Cause to include the new notification required under Senate Bill 690. The corrected forms are available on the website and are available for order. We are also working on modifying form T5 – Notice of Termination – Qualifying Landlord Reason to comply with the new 60-day termination option enacted under Senate Bill 586A. We are on track to have the revised form available for order and on the website by the September 29th effective date.
Update Posted September 2025
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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:
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.
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 were required before 08/15/2025 (space is limited).
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 Committee Update Cliff Conner-Coash, ORHA Legislative Committee Chair |
Shawn Miller, ORHA’s lobbyist, was invited by Kimberly McCullough of the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) to join a stakeholder work group tasked with revising the statutory forms in ORS 105.112 to 105.157.
ORHA accepted the invitation, and the first Zoom meeting was held on July 30, 2025.
Purpose of the Work Group
The group’s goal is to update the language in the 14 forms currently set out in ORS Chapter 105.112–105.157, making them:
- Clear and written in plain language
- Consistent across all Oregon courts
Current Challenges...
Update Posted September 2025 |
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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 – Landlord Penalties Tia Politi |
Think education is expensive and time consuming? Prepare to pay for your ignorance
“This has never happened to me before.” “I’ve always done it this way.” “But it’s a no-cause notice!” “I didn’t know that.” “I don’t have time to read what you send.” “I don’t have time for classes.”
I’ve heard it all over and over again - the reasons why one of my clients or members finds themselves in hot water with a renter. Some of you are your own worst enemy because you refuse to treat landlording as a business. Maybe the following information will inspire you to change your ways…
For every mistake a landlord makes, the law provides the tenant with remedies, including financial penalties. What are they? Let’s start with damages. Two of the first statutes in ORS Chapter 90 provide for the payment of damages to an aggrieved party, require both parties to mitigate damages, and operate in good faith. Payment of damages means...
Update Posted September 2025 |
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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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Need a Form?Oregon Rental Housing Forms are just a click away.
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1. Click here.
2. Input your local association code in the field labeled "Enter your Member ID" to receive ORHA forms at more than 1/2 OFF.
3. Choose a form.
4. Click on the form.
5. Input your information.
6. Click "Generate PDF".
7. Click "Check Out" - This will direct you to Paypal.
8. Follow payment directions. Once complete, PayPal will return to the ORHA forms page to "Print Link." This link will also be sent to your email address.
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To find a local association to purchase your manual, click here. Manual Published June 2025 |
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The articles in this newsletter are intended to inform the membership and are not intended to convey legal, accounting or other advice. Articles are the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily the official positions and/or the views of Oregon Rental Housing Association. The editor and ORHA assumes no liability for loss or damage as a result of reliance on the material provided in this Newsletter. Appropriate legal, accounting or other expert assistance should be sought from competent professionals. Portions of this newsletter may have been generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). While AI may have been used to help craft the content, the information provided is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Please verify all facts independently. |
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