President's Message Tia Politi, ORHA President |
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Had a great time in Bend at McMenamins at the September Leadership Dinner and Board Meeting.
On Friday at the Leadership Dinner, committee chairs updated the group on their progress, and we also got an update from our website vendors, Brad and Brandon on the challenges with the forms store. The annual Leadership Dinner was started years ago by former ORHA President Terry Flora Turner and is just what it sounds like – a time for the leaders of the Oregon Rental Housing Association to share updates and enjoy a nice meal to thank them for their volunteer service. This year, Ben Seamans ordered nice padfolios with the ORHA logo on them as a gift for our dedicated volunteers. He also created laminated sheets with important info about ORHA and QR codes to make it easy for... |
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Online Forms Store ORHA Support Team |
If you are experiencing issues with our online forms store, please try to clear your browser history, cookies, and cache before submitting an ORHA Support Ticket.
If you need assistance clearing your browser history, cookies, and cache, please see this third party support article from norton: https://us.norton.com/blog/how-to/how-to-clear-cookies
If your issues persist, please submit an ORHA Support Ticket online at https://forms.office.com/r/LEfvp8izL1 |
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Board Meeting Photo September 2024 – Bend, Oregon |
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2025 Oregon Annual Rent Increase Percentage
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Senate Bill 611 was signed into law on July 06, 2023. This bill capped rent increases at 10.0% or 7.0% plus CPI (whichever is lower) - The exemption for new constructions remains at 15 years.
The allowable annual rent increase in 2025 is 10.0% unless exempt. Only one rent increase may be issued in any 12-month period. Landlord subject to the rules of the Portland Housing Bureau or the Eugene Rental Housing Code have additional restrictions. Visit https://www.eugene-or.gov/845/Rental-Housing-Program for information on the Eugene rules, and https://www.portland.gov/phb/rental-services for information on the Portland rules.
For more information on the methodology, calculation, and Consumer Price Index data, see: Maximum Annual Rent Increase, 2025 (Excel file).
Additional information can be found on the Oregon.gov website.
Please contact the member helpline for your local association with any questions that you may have. If you do not know the contact information for your local association, you can view the information by clicking HERE. Update Posted October 2024 |
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Have Questions? Checkout the ORHA Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Page! |
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Office Update Benjamyn Seamans |
NEW 2024 ORHA Online Discount Codes: As of 07/01/2024, all of the ORHA Online Discount Codes have been changed. The local association offices have been notified of their new code, and they should have already notified their active membership – All of the 2023 discount codes were disabled on 07/31/2024. For more information regarding your discount code, please contact your local association directly. If you do not have the contact information for your local association, please visit https://oregonrentalhousing.com/about. Sharing your code with non-members is strictly prohibited. Upcoming Board Meeting Details: Our next board meeting will be November 16th. This meeting will be virtual only – Details will be emailed from the ORHA Office. If you have any questions, please contact the ORHA Office. The board packet will be emailed the week of the meeting – Please check your email for details. ORHA Continuing Education Credits: ORHA's Continuing Education Credits are now available online, and class attendees can access their CEs 24/7 – For more information, please visit www.oregonrentalhousing.com/ceportal. Wild Apricot Updates: If your local association uses Wild Apricot, please make sure that your Wild Apricot Admin(s) have seen the email sent from the ORHA Office on 07/31/2024 & 10/01/2024. Newsletter Materials: Do you have any ideas for an upcoming newsletter? Please feel free to email your articles to the ORHA Office – All submissions must be made before the first of the month. Want to be a sponsor for our ORHA Newsletter? Contact the ORHA Office for more details. Thank you for your continued support! |
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Need Support? Don't forget about the ORHA Support Ticket Submission Website! |
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Attention Members, This message is from Tia Politi, President of the Oregon Rental Housing KEY PAC:
I want to make a quick but urgent request. Will you use your 2024 Oregon Political Tax Credit to make a donation today to the Oregon Rental Housing Key PAC? We’re fast approaching the year’s end and as we gear up to the November election, time is running out to impact the balance of power in our state legislature!
Your support right now will make a huge difference in our ability to influence the election of the Oregon State Representatives and Senators all across Oregon that support Housing Providers. Will you use your 2024 Oregon Political Tax Credit today? It's like a free $50 donation for Oregon taxpayers, once a year. |
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With the Oregon Political Tax Credit, qualifying Oregon taxpayers can give up to $50 per year (or $100 for joint-filing couples) to Oregon Rental Housing KEY PAC and receive the full amount as a credit subtracted from your Oregon state taxes when you file up to a certain income level.
The Tenant Advocates’ Radical Agenda will continue to adversely affect our rights, we need your support now more than ever, to make sure Oregonians elect legislators who support fair and reasonable legislation.
If you're able, please consider using your 2024 Oregon Political Tax Credit to give whatever you can today to help elect Oregon Representatives and Senators that support the concerns of the largest small business sector in Oregon: Landlords. |
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Your donation, whether large or small, can make a significant impact. Here’s how you can contribute:
- Online: Visit our secure donation page at Oregon Rental Housing KEY PAC.
- Mail: Send a check payable to Oregon Rental Housing KEY PAC, PO Box 512, Independence, OR 97351.
Thank you so much for your support! Tia Politi, President |
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P.S. You may qualify for the Oregon Political Tax Credit if you're an Oregon taxpayer making under $75,000, or $150,000 per year as part of a joint-filing couple. If you qualify, you can give up to $50 per year to Oregon Rental Housing KEY PAC and receive the full amount as a credit subtracted from your Oregon state taxes when you file (If you're part of a joint-filing couple, you can give up to $100 a year). Oregon law allows a tax credit for political contributions. You may not claim this credit if your federal AGI exceeds $150,000 on a jointly filed return, or $75,000 on all other returns. Please consult your tax advisor for more information. Don't qualify? We can still use your help funding our important work to elect Representatives and Senators that support Oregon Landlords in 2024! Please donate any amount you can today.
Donate to Oregon Rental Housing KEY PAC
Paid for by the ORH KEY PAC | Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee | https://oregonrentalhousingpac.org
Oregon Rental Housing KEY PAC
PO Box 512
Independence, OR 97351 |
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Mind Your Business: Tia's Tips for Better Rental Management – Domestic Violence is Everyone's Problem
Tia Politi |
The scourge of domestic violence, sexual assault, bias crimes, and stalking (DV) impacts our society without regard to age, race, religion, sex, gender, domestic partnership, or socioeconomic status. As a housing provider you bear a special responsibility to victims of DV in your rental properties. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and there was a change that took effect this year that includes victims of bias crimes, so there’s no better time to educate yourself on your rights and responsibilities regarding domestic abuse.
Whether the victim is asking you to change locks, break a lease, or terminate the tenancy of the perpetrator, you have an obligation to act. If the victim is requesting to be released from the rental agreement, they have an obligation to provide...
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In case you missed it from our previous newsletter(s)...
Education Committee Update
Jason Miller, Committee Chair |
The committee continues to work on updating classes and providing Webinars, as well as in-person classes.
Mentor Locals: If your Association has less than one hundred members, you are entitled to support from the ORHA Mentor Program. This includes providing classes to your members at reduced costs, helping set up or reviewing your bylaws, and many other services. Recently, we have worked with ROADC, TVRA, CCROA, ROANEO, MCROA, and UCRHA.
Did you know you could take classes offered by other locals? If you are member of another local, you can ask if a member discount can be provided. Check the ORHA website for class offerings.
Have other ideas for seminars? Please contact me |
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Need a Form?Oregon Rental Housing Forms are just a click away.
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1. Click here.
2. Input your local association code in the field labeled "Enter your Member ID" to receive ORHA forms at more than 1/2 OFF.
3. Choose a form.
4. Click on the form.
5. Input your information.
6. Click "Generate PDF".
7. Click "Check Out" - This will direct you to Paypal.
8. Follow payment directions. Once complete, PayPal will return to the ORHA forms page to "Print Link." This link will also be sent to your email address.
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2022-2023 Forms ManualContact your Local Association for Purchase!
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To find a local association to purchase your manual, click here. |
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This message was sent to you by Oregon Rental Housing Association.
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The articles in this newsletter are intended to inform the membership and are not intended to convey legal, accounting or other advice. Articles are the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily the official positions and/or the views of Oregon Rental Housing Association. The editor and ORHA assumes no liability for loss or damage as a result of reliance on the material provided in this Newsletter. Appropriate legal, accounting or other expert assistance should be sought from competent professionals. |
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