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HB 3443 adds “bias crime” as defined by ORS 147.380, ORS 166.155, and ORS 166.165 to a number of different statutes in the ORLTA. The term “bias crime” is added to all statutes that previously addressed tenant-impacts of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

By Bill Miner and Seth (Moe) Tangman

Among these flaws is the possibility of hidden bias. Explanation: Data and algorithms built into chatbots may incorporate the subtle prejudices of the humans who create them. They can also learn prejudice from the way they’re deployed.

Pitfall: In 1991, HUD issued guidance called the Keating Memo establishing two-per-bedroom as the default standard for reasonable occupancy standards.

HB 2634 moves the regulation of Recreational Vehicles out of the Manufactured Dwelling/Floating Homes portion of the ORLTA (ORS 90.505 – 90.850) and into the residential dwelling portion (ORS 90.100 – 90.465).

On July 6, 2023 the Oregon Legislature passed SB 611 which lowered the existing cap on annual rent increases for residential tenancies.  With the Governor's signature the bill is now the law.

Spot the Discrimination Mistake

Spot the Discrimination Mistake

Pitfall: The ban on charging a fee for granting a requested reasonable accommodation also applies to charging fees or deposits for processing an accommodations request.