Summary: Oregon's 2026 short legislative session ran from February 3 to March 6 - just four months ago - and produced a focused set of changes to residential landlord-tenant law. Several of these are already in effect. Others take effect later this year or in 2027. This article breaks down every significant measure Portland landlords ...

Summary: There is no universally mandated minimum credit score that Portland landlords are required to accept. However, Portland's FAIR Ordinance, codified in City Code 30.01.086; creates a detailed two-track screening framework that directly governs how credit history can and cannot be used. Under low-barrier screening, landlords can...

Summary: There is no single registration requirement for rental properties in the Portland metro - each city sets its own rules, and those rules change meaningfully depending on whether you're operating a long-term rental or a short-term rental. Portland has the most extensive requirements by far, but even the suburbs differ from one ...

Summary: Rental income is taxable - but the IRS and Oregon allow landlords to deduct a wide range of operating expenses that can significantly reduce what you actually owe. This guide walks through every major deduction category available to Portland landlords in 2026, including some lesser-known ones, and explains how Oregon's state ...

Summary: Screening tenants in Portland is one of the most legally sensitive things a landlord does - and the rules go well beyond federal fair housing law. Oregon and Portland have layered in additional protected classes and screening requirements that many landlords aren't fully aware of. This guide covers who is protected, what crit...

Summary: Oregon's landlord-tenant law - codified in ORS Chapter 90 - establishes a detailed framework of rights and obligations for both landlords and tenants. Portland adds additional layers on top. This guide walks through the key provisions every Portland landlord needs to understand before renting out a property, from rent increas...

Summary: Before a tenant moves in, Oregon law requires landlords to provide a set of written disclosures covering everything from lead-based paint and utility arrangements to flood zones and smoking policies. Portland adds further local requirements on top. This guide covers every required disclosure, the statute behind it, and what happe...

Summary: Renting out a property in Portland for the first time involves more steps than most people expect - from registering with the city and getting landlord insurance to pricing accurately, screening tenants legally, and executing a compliant lease. This guide walks through the full process in the order it matters, so first-time landl...

Summary: Setting the right rent in Portland is both a financial and strategic decision. Price too high and your vacancy extends, costing more than any rent premium you might have captured. Price too low and you leave money on the table for the entire lease term. This guide walks through how Portland's rental market is priced today, wh...

Summary: Portland landlords have more options than ever when it comes to how they rent their properties - but short-term, mid-term, and long-term rentals involve very different tradeoffs in income, effort, risk, and regulation. This guide breaks down each strategy honestly so you can make the right call for your specific situation in 2026...