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New Stronger Safe Harbor Protections From Eviction For Nonpayment While Applying for Rent Assistance
Oregon passed Senate Bill 891 which strengthened protections against evictions for nonpayment of rent for those tenants who have applied for rent assistance.
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US Supreme Court Ends CDC Moratorium
Deferred rent accumulated between April 2020 and June 2021 is not due until February 28, 2022. However, landlords may now enforce eviction judgments for eviction for unpaid rent from July 2021 and onward.
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Portland Housing Bureau to Launch Eviction Legal Defense Program
PHB to contract with the Oregon Law Center for an Eviction Legal Defense program for low-income renters.
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Multnomah County Tenants now have 90 Day Safe Harbor from Eviction for Nonpayment while applying for Rent Assistance
Multnomah County Ordinance 1296 strengthened protection for tenants. Safe harbor extended to 90 days.
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Tenants now have 60 Day Safe Harbor from Eviction For Nonpayment while applying for Rent Assistance
Newly passed Oregon Senate Bill 278 provides additional protections for tenants while applying for rent assistance and increases funding for landlords owed past-due rent.
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Federal Eviction Moratorium Extension Until End of July
Federal Eviction Moratorium for non-payment of rent extended through July 31, 2021 for qualifying tenants
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Attention! Oregon’s Eviction Moratorium will end June 30
Important information for tenants and landlords. What to know and where to find assistance.
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Grace Period extended under COVID Eviction Moratorium
Tenants who have submitted a declaration now have until February 28, 2022 to pay their accrued rents from the emergency period (April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021).
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Multnomah County rescinds local eviction moratorium
On January 14, 2021, Multnomah County rescinded Ordinance 1287 which provided additional COVID-19 eviction protections to Multnomah County and City of Portland renters.
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COVID-19 Oregon Eviction Moratorium Extension
Oregon Eviction Moratorium extended through June 30, 2021 in certain circumstances.
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COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Extension
Multnomah County Eviction Moratorium extended through July 2, 2021
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With Rent Due October 1, City and County Deploying Millions in COVID Relief
Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left vulnerable to eviction.
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Eviction Moratorium Update
Important updates to the Oregon Eviction Moratorium and information on House Bill 4213.
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Emergency Household Stabilization Funds Available Beginning April 27
Application closed. For information on other community resources, contact 211. The COVID-19 Emergency Household Stabilization Fund offers limited direct cash assistance to households experiencing a loss of income due to COVID-19 for urgent needs like groceries, utilities, and medical expenses.
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Pre-April 1 Guidance for Renters and Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19
Guidance and resources for renters and homeowners financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency
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