FAIR went into effect March 1, 2020. The new administrative rules for Application and Screening and Security Deposits apply to rental housing units in Portland. View the training schedule and sign up for a free training.
Important Message
As with any area of the law, landlord/tenant law is complex and nuanced. The free training sessions funded by the Rental Services Office provide a general overview of basic information relating to the specified topic. They are not designed or intended to provide a rental housing provider with everything they need to know to engage in the business of renting residential property, nor do they serve to replace professional legal advice relating to a specific issue or situation. Rental Services Office staff can provide the names and contact information of community partners and organizations that provide more in-depth training and/or legal services.
Additional free training sessions will be offered as resources permit. If you would like to be included on an email distribution list to receive general information announcements, including but not limited to future training opportunities, please join the RSO email list here.
Administrative Rules
View ordinances, administrative rules, and documentation related to FAIR (Fair Access in Renting):
Application and Screening Security Deposits
Renter Training
| Date | Time | Topic | Training Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2021 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Statewide Eviction Moratorium | RentWell - Register |
Future training sessions will be scheduled as resources permit. If you would like to receive general information announcements, including future training opportunities and more, click here to join the RSO email list.
Rentwell Series
More information at www.rentwell.org
Landlord Training
New sessions for landlords! Free, but please register. There a multiple topics available. Follow the link in the Training Provider column to see more details. Once registered, you will receive the link to the virtual training.
| Date | Time | Topic | Training Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Senate Bill 608 | RPM - Register |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Application & Screening | RPM - Register |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Security Deposits | RPM - Register |
| Feb 25, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Fair Housing | RPM - Register |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Relocation Assistance | RPM - Register |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Senate Bill 608 | RPM - Register |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Application & Screening | RPM - Register |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Security Deposits | RPM - Register |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Fair Housing | RPM - Register |
| May 12, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Application & Screening | RPM - Register |
| May 27, 2021 | 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Security Deposits | RPM - Register |
Future training sessions will be scheduled as resources permit. If you would like to receive general information announcements, including future training opportunities and more, click here to join the RSO email list.
Case Manager Training
Please note, these are for case managers. The following trainings led by Rent Well are free, but registration is required.