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Upcoming Events!
Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) 2026–2027
11/04/2026 12:00 pm – Registration Deadline 11/02/2026 – Register Online
Fair Housing Required Course 2026–2027
11/04/2026 2:30 pm – Registration Deadline 11/02/2026 – Register Online
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President's Message Violet Wilson, ORHA President |
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VOTE FOR YOUR SAFETY
Recently, I was approached by reporter Tanvi Varma of Channel KATU asking me to comment on a Portland State University’s Center for Real Estate industry survey. The survey focused on safety and security in property management. Some selected responses point out the current climate for many of us in property management:
69.50% of respondents sometimes encounter situations at work that make them feel concerned for their personal safety.
Concerns about safety & security somewhat or very much affected the majority of respondents with regards to stress levels (70.72%) and mental well-being (62.02%).
Tenant interactions that are likely to become confrontational are half or most of the time court eviction-related activities (37.5%), lease enforcements (31%) and complaints (27.5%).
58.27% of respondents have avoided a tenant interaction out of concern for their safety.
Over the past 12 months, 20.3% of respondents experienced verbal abuse half or most of the time. Additionally, the majority of respondents experienced verbal abuse (60.15%) or intimidation (50.78%) sometimes.
54.33% respondents state that aggressive or difficult tenants affect other tenants at least half the time, if not more often.
These situations often lead “good” tenants to leave. Over 50% of respondents do not believe current laws provide...
Update Posted October 2026
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Board Meeting Photos
September 2026 – Bend, Oregon |
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Celebrating Our ORHA Volunteers
At the ORHA Annual Leadership Dinner in September, we had the opportunity to recognize several outstanding volunteers whose dedication and contributions make ORHA stronger.
Congratulations to Sandee Webb, recognized for her remarkable dedication in taking over ORHA’s social media; Veda Bell, honored as the member with the Longest Commute to Board Meetings; Dan Griffin, named ORHA’s Rising Star; and Cliff Conner-Coash as Committee Chair of the Year.
ORHA extends a heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers. Your time, energy, leadership, and commitment do not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for everything you do for our organization!
Update Posted October 2026
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Have Questions? Checkout the ORHA Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Page! |
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Office Update Benjamyn Seamans, Independent Contractor |
Upcoming Board Meeting Details:
Our next board meeting will be Virtual on November 21st. Details will be sent out later this month.
Upcoming Office Closure:
Our office will be closed on 10/12/2026 – We will return to normal business hours on 10/13/2026. Our office will be closed from 10/15/2026 until 10/19/2026 – We will return to normal business hours on 10/20/2026.
Office Hours:
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. 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 October 2026
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Need Support? Don't forget about the ORHA Support Ticket Submission Website! |
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Ben’s Cyber Corner: Is Your Password Enough? Benjamyn Seamans, Independent Contractor |
When most people think about protecting an online account, they think about their password first. A strong, unique password is important, but a password by itself may not be enough to keep an account secure. If a criminal manages to obtain your password, they may be able to access your account without any additional protection.
This month's topic is: multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor authentication, commonly called MFA or 2FA, is a security feature that requires more than one form of verification when you sign in to an account. Instead of relying only on something you know, such as a password, MFA adds another step to confirm that you are the person trying to access the account.
For example, after entering your password, you may be asked to enter a code from an authentication app, approve a notification on your phone, use a security key, or...
Update Posted October 2026
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Need Forms? Check out the ORHA Online Forms Store, and don't forget to enter your member code to receive special pricing! |
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Mind Your Business – Tia's Tips for Better Rental Management: Case Law Every Oregon Landlord Should Know Tia Politi |
Oregon landlord-tenant law is heavily statutory, but the statutes do not always answer the practical questions that arise in day-to-day property management. Oregon appellate decisions provide important guidance on how the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORLTA) operates, how notices are interpreted, what landlords and tenants must do, and what happens when the statutory requirements are not followed.
This article highlights major Oregon Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions that landlords, property managers, and landlord representatives should understand. It is not an exhaustive digest of every Oregon landlord-tenant case, but it covers many of the recurring issues that arise in residential tenancies, including rental agreements, rent payments, notices, service, termination, habitability, retaliation, security deposits, unlawful entry, unauthorized occupants, eviction procedure, and attorney fees.
Important: Oregon landlord-tenant law changes frequently. A case must always be read together with the version of the statute that applied when the events occurred. A case decided under an earlier version of ORS chapter 90 may...
Update Posted October 2026 |
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2027 Oregon Annual Rent Increase Percentage |
Per ORS 90.324 “no later than Sept. 30 of each year, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall calculate the maximum annual rent increase percentage allowed for the following calendar year:
- For tenancies subject to ORS 90.600 (1) in facilities* with more than 30 spaces, as six percent.”
- “For tenancies subject to ORS 90.600 (1) in facilities* with 30 or fewer spaces or for tenancy types subject to ORS 90.323, percentage is the lesser of:
- Ten percent; or
- Seven percent plus Consumer Price Index (CPI).”
For 2027, the maximum allowable rent increase percentage for tenancies subject to ORS 90.324(b) is 10%.
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, 2027 (Excel File).
Questions related to the administration of the maximum allowable rent increase and other landlord/tenant concerns should be directed to Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS).
Additional information can be found on the Oregon.gov website.
Update Posted October 2026 |
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In case you missed it from our previous newsletter(s)...
Effective August 1, 2026, New Provisions in UTCR Chapter 18 and New Forms Required in Landlord Tenant FED Cases OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT – Office of the State Court Administrator |
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ORH KEY PAC Donor Check
Presented to Brad Hicks by Cliff Conner-Coash in Medford, Oregon |
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Portland survey finds property managers face rising safety fears and stress on the job
KATU 2abc
By Tanvi Varma, September 16, 2026 |
As mentioned in Violet's President's Message above, she participated in a local interview with KATU 2abc. The full article and video can be viewed below.
Update Posted October 2026
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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 book, click here. Book Published August 2026 |
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To find a local association to purchase your manual, click here. Manual Published June 2025 |
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