Oregon’s Appellate Court Holds that Termination of Tenancy During First Year of Occupancy Applies to All Tenants Residing in the Dwelling Unit
Recently, the Oregon Apellate Court reversed and remanded the trial court’s decision in Fircrest Properties, LLC v. Simmons, 347 Ore. App. 637. The central issue in this case was the interpretation of ORS 90.427(1)(a) concerning the termination of month-to-month tenancies within the “first year of…
Senate Bill 1511 Fails to Pass Leaving Oregon’s Estate Tax Exemption at 1 Million
On March 6, 2026, Senate Bill 1511 failed to pass into law. The bill would have seen Oregon’s estate tax exemption increase from $1 million to $2.5 million, adjusted for inflation. Simply put, the bill would have allowed decedents to pass up to $2.5 million…
Update: Oregon Bill Proposing Increase of Oregon Estate Tax Exemption to $2.5 Million Passes the Senate
Senate Bill 1511, which proposes increasing Oregon’s estate tax exemption from $1 million to $2.5 million for each individual passed the Senate on February 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Revenue Committee. Unfortunately, the proposed bill, which also proposes adjustments for inflation…
Oregon’s $1 Million Estate Tax Threshold Could Increase to $2.5 Million via Senate Bill 1511
After 14 years, Oregon’s estate tax may finally see some changes with SB 1511. Currently, estates worth $1 million or more are taxed between 10-16% depending on the size of the estate. The $1 million amount includes all assets: real and personal property. For the…
Oregon Enacts a New Law Allowing Landlords to Use the Eviction Process Against Squatters
Starting January 1, 2026, Oregon landlords will have a new legal tool at their disposal to address the issue of squatters on their property. Under a recently enacted law, HB 3522, which goes into effect in 2026, landlords can utilize the Forcible Entry and Detainer…
LLC’s and Personal Liability Protection for Landlords
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…
Oregon’s Latest Rental Assistance Law, HB 2001, Creates New Rules for Non-Payment Evictions
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,…
Wrongful Death Claims and Probate
Oregon Wrongful Death Probate The attorneys at Southwest Portland Law Group can help you navigate the complicated and specialized area of wrongful death probate law. Even the most seasoned attorneys sometimes struggle with the various procedures, claims, rights, and obligations of the parties involved in…
The Difficulties of Ending a Residential Lease in Oregon
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…
The Basics of Forming an Oregon LLC
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,…