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Blog Post What the End of the Eviction Moratorium Means for Landlords

What the End of the Eviction Moratorium Means for Landlords

 To continue assisting those most affected by the pandemic and to stem the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention extended the eviction moratorium until July 31, 2021. This order prevents tenants from being removed from their homes on public health...
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Blog Post Tenants, Are You Ready for the End of the Eviction Moratorium?

Tenants, Are You Ready for the End of the Eviction Moratorium?

The eviction moratorium that’s been in place since September 2020 will expire on July 31, 2021. This moratorium prevents tenants who have been unable to pay their rent from being removed from their homes. If you’re a renter, what does the expiration of the moratorium ...
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Blog Post Average Apartment Rent Goes Above $1,500 for the First Time Ever

Average Apartment Rent Goes Above $1,500 for the First Time Ever

All across the country, apartment rents, occupancy, and demand are at all-time highs. The effects of the pandemic on rental rates seem to be over for most of the U.S. For property managers, this is worth taking note of. The National Apartment Association reports that the average ...
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Blog Post Eviction Protection Grace Period in Multnomah County is Extended to 90 Days

Eviction Protection Grace Period in Multnomah County is Extended to 90 Days

To continue helping tenants who are still financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners extended the protection period of Senate Bill 278 from 60 days to 90 days, giving renters an additional 30 days of eviction protection, effective o...
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Blog Post Tenants Prefer Suburban and Urban Homes Even During the Pandemic

Tenants Prefer Suburban and Urban Homes Even During the Pandemic

As COVID-19 forced plenty of people to start working from home, renters questioned their satisfaction in their current locations. Zillow found that many renters seem satisfied with their current locations, such as the urban and suburban tenants, but rural renters will most likely...
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Blog Post Portland Apartment Rents Start to Rise After 2020 Plummet

Portland Apartment Rents Start to Rise After 2020 Plummet

A recent article by Oregon Live brings good news to rental owners and disappointment to tenants. According to Apartment List, May marks the third straight month of Portland’s rent increase, finally rising after plummeting in 2020. Portland Rent Rise as Pent-Up Demands ...
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Blog Post Oregon Gov. Signs Law Letting Tenants Pay Back Rent Until Feb. 2022

Oregon Gov. Signs Law Letting Tenants Pay Back Rent Until Feb. 2022

Good news for Oregon tenants who owe their landlords back rent because of Covid-19 pandemic-related circumstances. On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Gov. Kate Brown signed into law Senate Bill 282. This law pushes the July 2021 deadline for Oregon tenants to settle their unpaid rent to...
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Blog Post Rental Business Woes During the Pandemic? Start Welcoming Pets

Rental Business Woes During the Pandemic? Start Welcoming Pets

With the onset of the pandemic and even as it stabilizes, its effect on businesses is undeniable. Rent concession rates are rising as property owners and managers scramble to keep their businesses afloat. The offerings not only manage to attract customers but also retain existing...
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Blog Post Solutions to Five Emerging Trends Impacting Rental Housing Post-Pandemic

Solutions to Five Emerging Trends Impacting Rental Housing Post-Pandemic

Uncertainty hit everyone when the pandemic started, and businesses suffered greatly. Most are still at a loss even as we slowly started resuming daily activities in the new normal. For the rental industry, things are even worse. Can you still expect customers in a pandemic-w...
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Blog Post COVID-19 to Continue Influencing Renter Decision and Landlord Actions

COVID-19 to Continue Influencing Renter Decision and Landlord Actions

In a pandemic-wrought world, safety is a priority. Zillow reports that 75% of prospective and current renters convey serious concern over the coronavirus, while 22% show little interest, and only 3% shrug it off. Sixty percent of renters closely follow coronavirus updates and exp...
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