Portland Property Management Blog

Friday, October 4, 2024

Tenant Inspections - Why we do them!

To ensure that your home remains safe, comfortable, and well-maintained, we conduct annual property inspections. These inspections are an important pa...

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Your Fall Maintenance Checklist!

Fall (or autumn) is now upon us and this is a great time of year to have someone inspect your rental property to prepare for the upcoming rainy season...

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Why is it important to screen incoming residents?

Screening tenants is essential for landlords and property managers to protect their investment and ensure a positive rental experience. Here’s w...

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Electric Costs are Going Up

Portland General Electric customers are set to see an 18% increase on their bills starting January 2, 2024. Estimated average increase for a month wou...

Thursday, December 28, 2023

2023 A Year in Review

The last few years have seen a flurry of action in regard to Oregon Landlord Tenant Laws. 2023 was no exception. Here is a summary of the ...

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Happy Holidays!

We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a great 2024!May yo...

Thursday, December 1, 2022

The Protected Class of Source of Income

-- The Protected Class of Source of Income Did you know that Source of Income is a protected class in Oregon? As of July 1, 2014, in Oregon it is&nbs...

Monday, November 28, 2022

Is Your Home Winterized?

Preparing your home for winter may not be on the top of your to-do list right now; however, this is a requirement of your rental agreement if you live...

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” — Karl Barth We would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Stay safe, stay warm, eat...

Monday, November 21, 2022

How To Prevent Trips And Falls This Winter!

As the cold weather continues to pour in, snow and ice are right around the corner.... With snow and ice, comes falls - a lot of them! Alpine has comp...