Linn-Benton Rental Housing Association

Linn-Benton Rental Housing Association is a membership based, non-profit organization of landlords. Our members own or manage properties in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Philomath and other communities in the Central Willamette Valley.

We are a local organization dedicated to helping our members from the private rental owners to the larger property management companies; through our educational meetings, seminars, and newsletters. Our members can share problems, solutions, and ideas with other landlords to ultimately help all of us become better and more profitable landlords.

We are a member of the Oregon Rental Housing Association (ORHA) which allows our membership to be part of a much larger and more powerful lobbying group dedicated to passing fair and balanced Landlord/Tenant Laws and legislation.

We invite you to check out our website, look at the benefits LBRHA offers rental owners, and see how we can help you prosper to the fullest from your rental investments.

Why Should You Join?

Educational and Informative Monthly Newsletters
Training Programs to Help You Manage Your Properties
Continuing Education Credits for Real Estate Professionals
Members Discounts on Classes and Materials
Network - Learn from Others and Share Experiences
Keep Current on the Changes to the Oregon Landlord/Tenant Laws
Legislative Clout in Numbers

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March 30, 2023
**Oregon HB 2001**

The Immediate Effects of HB 2001! | Rental Assistance Notice

Dear Members,House Bill 2001 has been signed by the Governor and is in effect. The law change substantially impacts service of notice for nonpayment, now requiring that a special disclosure form be included with notices for nonpayment.

You can download a PDF of the required notice HERE.
Thank you to Attorney Brian Cox, who has written the following explainer to guide you.
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How Evictions Are Changing Under HB 2001 (2023)

-- Important Changes to Oregon Eviction Law --

"Overview: Effective March 29, 2023, House Bill 2001 (2023) redefines the statutory meaning of non-payment, extends the time given in termination notices for non-payment (back to 10/13 days as they were during the pandemic protections), requires additional information and disclosures in non-payment notices and summons, and also extends the eviction timelines (so these cases are now going to take longer)."

"More fully described, HB 2001:

Extends the 72-hour timeline for issuance of notice of intention to terminate rental agreement based on nonpayment to 10 days for residential eviction notices and extends 144-hour timeline to 13 days.

Requires landlord to deliver notice to tenant specifying rights and resources (this notice is set out below and may be found at https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/FED-Notice-2023-03-24.pdf), subject to court dismissal of complaint for possession if landlord fails to deliver notice or tender rent owed by the tenant.

Directs Judicial Department, in consultation with Housing and Community Services Department, to regularly update and translate notice form into specified languages other than English.

Clarifies responsibilities of public bodies distributing rental assistance."
Read more HERE

THE ALLOWABLE STATEWIDE
RENT INCREASE FOR 2023 IS: 14.6%

On September 13, the State of Oregon's Office of Economic Analysis debuted the maximum rent increase rate for 2023 to be 14.6%. SB 608 set the maximum rent increase formula to be 7% plus the West Coast Consumer Price Index, which changes every year. For 2022 the maximum increase was 9.9%.

Once SB 608 passed in February of 2019 ushering in the first in the nation statewide rent control, it mandated that the state of Oregon create a web page and update it yearly by the end of September, to display the annual maximum rent increase allowed in Oregon. The Oregon Rent Stabilization website is:

https://www.oregon.gov/das/OEA/Pages/Rent-stabilization.aspx

Rent increases going into effect for Oregon residents in 2023 must not be more than 14.6% as set forth in the Oregon Residential Landlord Tenant Act related to rent control. This applies statewide, including in the City of Portland. If a rental housing provider happens to increase the rent above maximum amount allowed, SB 608 specifies a penalty of 3 months’ rent, actual damages sustained by the tenant, and potential attorney fees and legal costs.

Please remember that there are limited exemptions to the rent cap for affordable housing providers and for new construction. Housing providers should not increase rent more than 14.6% without consulting with their attorneys about exemptions and how to implement.

This informational notice is not intended as legal advice. Please call your local Association Helpline if you have questions or contact an attorney for any policy change or decisions regarding residential and commercial Landlord-Tenant matters.

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THE ALLOWABLE STATEWIDE
RENT INCREASE FOR 2023 14.6%

ORHA KEY PAC

During the State of Oregon legislative session, ORHA KEY PAC will support affordable housing initiatives including building and a tax credit tenant assistance program. ORHA KEY PAC will fight rent control, the elimination of 30-day no-cause terminations, and tenant relocation assistance paid for by landlords.

Contribute to the Oregon Rental Housing Key Pac and you may qualify for a Tax Credit.

DONATE HERE