ADU Registration in the Portland Metro Area: A Compliance Checklist
A quick rundown of the paperwork owners should have on file before renting out an accessory dwelling unit.
Compliance
Market Updates
How Interest Rate Shifts Are Shaping the Local Rental Market
Higher borrowing costs have kept more renters renting longer — what that means for owners.
Compliance
Lead-Paint Disclosure Basics for Pre-1978 Rentals
Federal disclosure rules apply to any rental built before 1978 — here is what owners are required to provide.
Owner Tips
Setting Rent Right: Underpricing Costs More Than You Think
A rent set 5% below market compounds into real money over a multi-year tenancy.
Maintenance
What We Look for When Vetting a Maintenance Contractor
Licensed and insured is the minimum bar — here is the rest of our checklist.
Compliance
Oregon Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements for Rentals
State law sets specific placement and testing rules for smoke and CO alarms in rental housing.
Maintenance
How Our 24/7 Emergency Dispatch Actually Works
A look at what happens between a tenant’s call and a contractor arriving on site.
Compliance
Service Animals, ESAs, and Your Pet Policy: What’s Actually Required
Fair housing law treats assistance animals differently from pets — here is the distinction owners need to know.
Market Updates
Clackamas County Market Check: Oregon City, West Linn & Milwaukie
A quick read on rental demand across three of Clackamas County’s most-asked-about markets.