Category Archives: Articles for Landlords

Update on SB 608 – the Rent Control Bill

As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, SB 608 came up for a hearing at the Senate Committee yesterday, February 4, 2019. The bill will move to the full senate floor, and no amendments were taken into account. Below you will find Read More »

Tenant Update in the New Year

We at Advanced Reporting hope you all had a great holiday season, and that you are settling nicely into 2019! As you may know, coming up on February 4th, the legislature will hold a committee hearing on Rent Control bill SB 608. There Read More »

Possible Changes Ahead for Portland Landlords

On September 20th, an ordinance will be brought to the City Council that will discuss a limit on security deposits landlords can require as well as limiting the use criminal and credit history for potential tenants. In an article from OregonLive.com, it is Read More »

Fingerprint Based Background Checks – What You Need to Know

The background check processes and standards for the companies Uber and Lyft have been under much scrutiny since the alleged killing spree by an Uber driver in Michigan this February. According to Uber’s website, all potential drivers must partake in a screening process Read More »