Personal liability protection is a major consideration for people looking to rent out an investment property. Prospective landlords are quite right to be concerned about claims and lawsuits from tenants and their guests. If a tenant or their guest is injured on the property, and…
The Oregon legislature recently passed, and Governor Kotek promptly signed, a law that makes significant changes to the requirements and procedures for evictions for non-payment of rent. HB 2001, which went into immediate effect when signed on March 29, 2023 does a lot of things,…
This is an incredibly difficult time in Oregon for tenants and landlords. The combination of pandemic-related moratoria and other housing crisis laws makes it hard to move forward when it is time to end a particular leasing relationship. For non-professional landlords without experienced property managers…
Oregon Limited Liability Companies When starting a new business, converting a sole proprietorship or other entity, or buying an investment property, forming an Oregon limited liability company (“LLC”) is a popular option. LLC’s provide liability protection for personal assets, are relatively easy to set up,…
While the “eviction moratorium” is set to expire at the end of this month (June 2021), Oregon landlords should think twice before sending out termination notices for non-payment in July. The Oregon legislature is poised to enact another tenant protection law, SB 278, which will…
Oregon landlords should be prepared to wait longer to attempt to collect back rent deferred during the COVID-19 crisis. The Oregon legislature is currently working to pass Senate Bill 282, which, if approved and signed by the governor, would extend the repayment period for deferred…
If you’ve recently been injured in an accident, you may be asking yourself “how can I get compensated for my injuries if I can’t afford an attorney?” Typically, for these kinds of cases, there is no statutory right to recover attorney fees, and plaintiffs must…
Personal guarantees are incredibly common in business. If you own a small business and ever have to borrow money, rent space, or buy expensive equipment, it’s almost certain that you will at some point have to sign a personal guarantee. Small business owners are often…
Today, the House of Representatives passed its own tax reform bill that includes $1.5 trillion in tax cuts for individuals, corporations, and other business entities. Although the bill is far from becoming law, as the House and Senate bills must be unified, successfully voted on,…
Business Succession Planning Small business owners need a plan for what will happen to the business after they pass away. It’s a difficult issue for most over-worked entrepreneurs, especially for owners with multiple heirs who may not all agree on how the business should be…
