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Blog Post Oregon’s 2027 Rent Cap and Portland’s 10% Relocation Rule
By Portland Homes and Commercial Properties - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Oregon’s 2027 Rent Cap and Portland’s 10% Relocation Rule

Is Your Next Rent Increase About to Cost You Thousands?Send a 10% rent increase notice to a Portland tenant next year, and you could end up writing them a check for several thousand dollars. That surprises a lot of owners, because 10% is exactly what Oregon's statewide cap al...
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Blog Post How Portland Landlords Can Reduce Rental Vacancy Time
By Portland Homes and Commercial Properties - Monday, September 28, 2026

How Portland Landlords Can Reduce Rental Vacancy Time

Every empty week on a rental quietly eats into your returns. Portland's multifamily vacancy rate sat at 7.1% in the second quarter of 2026, according to recent study. That number barely moved from the year before. For Portland landlords, it means renters are taking their...
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Blog Post Oregon vs. Washington: The Landlord-Tenant Law Differences Every Cross-River Owner Should Know
By Portland Homes and Commercial Properties - Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Oregon vs. Washington: The Landlord-Tenant Law Differences Every Cross-River Owner Should Know

Managing rental property across both Oregon and Washington, from Portland to Vancouver and beyond, means operating under two genuinely different legal frameworks, not one set of Pacific Northwest rules with minor variations. Security deposits, rent increase limits, and notice req...
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Blog Post Oregon's Statewide Rent Control Law: What Portland Landlords Need to Know About SB 608
By Portland Homes and Commercial Properties - Thursday, July 30, 2026

Oregon's Statewide Rent Control Law: What Portland Landlords Need to Know About SB 608

Oregon made national headlines in 2019 as the first state to pass statewide rent control, and Senate Bill 608 still shapes nearly every rent increase and lease termination decision Portland landlords make today. The law has been updated since it first passed, most notably th...
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Blog Post Understanding the Importance of Regular Property Inspections
By Portland Homes and Commercial Properties - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Understanding the Importance of Regular Property Inspections

Managing rental properties in Portland can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of successful property management is conducting regular property inspections. Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or a first-time investor in ...
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