Dear Members, Happy New Year! There are several law changes that took effect on January 1, 2026 from the 2025 Legislative Session....
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On Wednesday, December 10th substantial changes to the Multifamily NW Forms Collection went into effect concerning how utilities are represented...
Read PostOn November 19, 2025 the Portland City Council passed Ordinance 30.01.088 in an effort to regulate the use of algorithmic tools to set prices and...
Read PostEvery September, the State of Oregon debuts its annual limit on rent increases. The 2026 limit is 9.5% - read all details here. The Oregon...
Read PostDuring the Summer of 2025, the Fairview city council voted in favor of a monthly $20 per unit Public Safety fee to offset costs for police, fire and...
Read PostThe City of Happy Valley, Oregon recently enacted a new ordinance impacting multifamily housing of 5 or more units. Under the ordinance, parking...
Read PostDear Multifamily NW Members, Detailed in a previous article summarizing HB 1217 from May 16th, the Washington Legislature passed mandatory limits...
Read PostOn July 15, 2025, Vancouver City Council adopted a new Rental Registration Program that requires Housing Providers register each rental unit and pay...
Read PostLate Friday, June 27th, the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session ended "Sine Die." Oregon’s 2025 session was certainly a challenging moment in our...
Read PostMajor HVAC Refrigerant Changes Are Coming – Are You Ready? The HVAC industry is undergoing a major transition that could impact your property...
Read PostDear Multifamily NW members, The majority of the provisions in SB 599 mimic the already standard best practices in rental housing...
Read PostThe Washington Legislature has passed House Bill 1003 (“HB 1003”), which becomes effective on July 27, 2025. HB 1003 makes changes to...
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