Metro ( Portland ) RHJ March 2018

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March 2018

Rental Housing Journal Metro

2. 6 Insights about Rental Property Owners and Property Managers 3. Almost 4,000 Jobs Available in the Rental Housing Industry 5. RHAO President’s Message 6. Dear Maintenance Men 7. Mold Preventative Maintenance for Kitchens, Basements and Bathrooms

8. Millennials' Expectations Driving Maintenance Changes 12. Property Management Cyberattack Risks Overlooked, Underestimated 13. 6 Types of Fencing for Your Rental Property 14. Rent Control Does More Harm Than Good New Study Says 17. The Outdoor Furniture Market is Booming!

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7 Types of Kitchen Countertops for Your Apartments by Keepe.com

Two Portland Landlords Resign from Rental Services Commission

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wo Portland landlords have resigned from the Rental Services Commission in protest after that can make or break an Mayor Ted Wheeler flip-flopped on his apartment property’s kitchen: countertops take up the majority of position about small landlords and Portthe kitchen space, affecting the look and feel of the room but also its functionality.

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ppliances aren’t the only thing

In most cases, property managers and landlords tend to opt for countertop materials that either look appealing or that are most affordable or easy to repair. While this is understandable, it is important to keep in mind that the best kind of home design - from furnishing and decor to basic construction - should aim to thoughtfully combine aesthetics, practicality and affordability. The following guide reviews the qualities of common countertop materials and their pros and cons to help you choose the best material for your kitchen countertops. Quartz (or Engineered Stone) According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, man made quartz (not to be confused with natural Quartzite) is now the top selling material for kitchen surfaces. This is likely due to the fact that it is more stain and scratch-resistant than granite, the second most commonly utilized material. Quartz is made by combining mineral fragments with heavy-duty resins. It is durable and chip resistant, and it’s fairly priced at slightly above granite but still below marble. It’s also considered to be environmentallyfriendly as it is created by combining waste stones and not mined. Overall, quartz is functional, affordable and practical. The only downside to note is that some people find the look of quartz to be too uniform, which can miss the mark for those who like the natural irregularity of marble; this being said, new improvements in manufacturing technologies have actually allowed quartz production to ...continued on page 7 Professional Publishing Inc., PO Box 6244 Beaverton, OR 97007

land’s relocation ordinance, according to reports.

Wheeler now wants to remove the current exemption for small landlords who own only one property. The relocation ordinance requires landlords to pay moving expenses

if they evict a tenant for no-cause or increase rent more than 10 percent. One of the landlords who resigned, according to the Portland Tribune, is ...continued on page 12

Can a Landlord Say no Guns in My Apartments?

By John Triplett

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enerally a private landlord can make a decision about whether to say "no guns in my apartments," unless a state forbids landlords from banning guns in apartments or rental property, according to Denny Dobbins, general legal counsel and vice president of CrimShield, Inc. State laws vary on the issue of what landlords can mandate regarding saying “no guns in my apartments,” and gun possession in general by tenants in privately owned rental properties. Landlords and property managers need to be aware of whether their state or local government has specific laws, Dobbins said in an interview with Rental Housing Journal. Only four states have specific statutes laws regarding guns in apartments and rental properties: • Minnesota says a landlord cannot restrict the lawful carry or possession of firearms by tenants or their guests Minnesota Statute 624.714• T e n nessee: A private landlord can prohibit tenants, including those who hold handgun carry permits, from possessing firearms within a leased premises. Such a prohibition may be imposed through a clause in the lease. Tennes-

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see Statute § 39-17-1307(b). • Virginia public housing prohibits landlords from restrictions on gun possession for tenants – Virginia Rental Housing Act 1974 Tennessee 55248.9.6. • Wisconsin has a complicated maze of where a weapon can and cannot be possessed. Wis. Stat. § 175.60(21)(b).

All the other states are generally silent on the issue, Dobbins said, meaning that private housing providers can choose what they want to do on the issue. California, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Utah and Washington are five of the states that are silent. For instance, Virginia law says public ...continued on page 15

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