Here are three of the most significant changes arriving in the Rose City this New Year.
1. The “Fast-Track” Squatter Eviction Law (HB 3522)
In response to growing concerns over unauthorized occupants in vacant properties—an obvious issue in Portland’s residential neighborhoods—Oregon is granting landlords a powerful new legal tool.
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- The Change: Starting January 1st, property owners can use the Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) process to evict squatters.
- Why it Matters: Previously, the FED process was primarily reserved for traditional tenants who had violated a lease. Removing squatters often required a much slower and more complex…