OSTA: Empowering Park & Marina Residents
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OSTA Updates: Oregon's New Rent Law and Wildfire Evacuation
Facing soaring housing costs and an active wildfire season, Oregon tenants need clear, actionable information more than ever. We're tackling these two burning issues head-on with practical guidance that could save your wallet—and potentially your life.
The recently signed HB 3054 brings significant relief by capping rent increases at 6%, with limited exceptions. Despite some landlords attempting to circumvent these protections with early notices, the law is clear: any rent increase notices given after June 2, 2025, for increases effective September 2025 or later must comply with the new caps. We break down exactly how this works, including the provision allowing landlords to seek tenant approval for infrastructure-related increases up to 12% (but only once every five years, requiring 51% written approval).
With 11 wildfires currently burning across Oregon, understanding evacuation protocols is crucial. Many mistakenly think evacuation levels count backward from three—but it's actually a straightforward "1-2-3, Go" system. Level 1 means "Get Ready," Level 2 means "Get Set," and Level 3 means "Go Now." For mobile home residents, we recommend placing a "CLEAR" sign in your window after evacuating. We provide resources to help you identify your evacuation zone and access state guidance on wildfire preparedness.
Mark your calendars for our upcoming October conference in Salem! We're planning information sessions, guest speakers, and vendors specializing in home security and emergency preparedness. Have suggestions for topics or speakers? Reach out through our website and help shape this important community event. Together, we'll navigate these challenging times with knowledge, preparation, and solidarity.
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Well, hi everybody. It is the 9th of July and we got a couple things to update you and they're both hot topics One rent increases and the other forest fires. Come on inside. Well, hello everybody. This is another OSTA update. I'm Bill Bateman, your host part of the group here at OSTA, the Oregon State Tenants Association, and it seems somewhat appropriate that we have two hot topics with all the hot weather we've got. The big one is I get a lot.
Speaker 1:I have had a lot of questions about just what this new bill will do. About just what this new bill will do. Hb 3054 was signed into law by the governor, I believe, on the 24th of June, and that limits rent increases to 6%. Now there is a provision the landlord can get a tenant vote once every five years for up to a 12% increase for significant infrastructure improvement. It takes an approval vote of 51% and it has to be a written vote. This is not just you call a few of your friends so once every five years asking for more, but normally a cap of six percent, and that does not include any fluctuation for cost of living. Now the key part to this is Oregon law. Ors 9600 always requires that rent increase notices be given at least 90 days before the increase becomes affected. Now this was not changed at all by HB 3054. So 90 days before the September 1st 2025 kick-in date would mean that a rent increase notice under the pre-law would have to have been given on or before June 2, 2025. Any rent increase notice given after that date for an increase to take effect on or after September 2025 must comply with HB 34. Otherwise, it's ineffective. I got, in fact, several letters from people saying they just got a notice of an upcoming rent increase to try and get around that. And that's not going to work, folks, that is not the way the law is written. There'll be more on the website if you have more questions on that.
Speaker 1:Let's talk about fires. Currently, as I'm reading this, 11 fires are burning in our area and I thought it'd be a good time to talk about knowing your evacuation levels. I talked to four people yesterday who thought level three was the first step, like three, two, one. Well, actually it's as simple as one, two, three go. If you get a level one evacuation, that means get ready, prepare to evacuate. You should already have a plan and have your kit and have your kit. If not, it's definitely time Gather meds, things like that. If you think you may need extra time because of mobility issues, don't be afraid to leave a little early. Nobody's going to get upset with you if you leave now.
Speaker 1:If you get a notice for level two, get set to go at a moment's notice. Monitor information, as things change very quickly in a fire situation. You should have the car 90% loaded and you should have all that important information gathered up. When you get a level three, that means go now. If you're in a mobile home park, like I am, post a clear note in your front window. That means take a piece of paper, write the word clear on it and scotch, tape it in a prominent front window. Get in, start the car, look back fondly. Don't be gathering any more items. At this time it's unsafe to be there. That's what level three means Get in and go. What should be happening now is you should be seeing your house in the rearview mirror so that clarifies the evacuation levels.
Speaker 1:I'm going to put on the login for this podcast a link to the state OregonWildfiregov gov dot evacuations and they reiterate this and they go into much more detail. They also have a really good graphic and you can download that and I would put it on your refrigerator. The other thing is to know your evacuation zone. We talked about that, I think, the last time a little bit, and if not, I will put a link to where you can find those as well. So if you see our, you're in zone. I'm in Phoenix, PHS 010, Phoenix, Oregon, group 10. While I am watching my wildfire alerts, that's the information I'm keeping an eye on and remember, it's as simple as 1, 2, 3, go, Level 1, get ready. 2, get set. 3, to go. Questions as they come out about HB 3054 will be. Other questions about HB 34 as they come up, will be addressed both here and on the website. And to remind you, we have some things coming up In October we are planning a get together, an all kind of an all member conference.
Speaker 1:It's looking like it's going to be in the Salem area. A venue is to be determined. We will, of course, have something to eat, We'll of course, have some information and we're working on getting some guest speakers. So this is something I'd like to let you know about now your suggestions, what you'd like more information on or who you'd like to see at this event. I think that probably some of the bigger stars are booked, but some of the Oster people could be there for you.
Speaker 1:So if you have information on something you'd like to know more about, or if you'd like to see a special group more about, or if you'd like to see a special group like we're hoping to get some vendors like SimpliSafe or Goal Zero, some people who are dealing in rechargeable batteries or energy efficient batteries and home security so if you have specific things you are interested in, we will be sending out invitations. I'm getting ready to do that actually very, very soon. So jump on the email. There's always a link on the website where you can give us information. Mark it as Osta Meeting and we'll keep you updated right here. So that's it Information on rent increases, information on wildfire and boom, information on an upcoming group event. We look forward to talking with you soon. Be safe, stay warm, be fire alert. Bye-bye.
