HB 4123A limits private info landlords can share

HB 4123 – limits the private information that a landlord can share. Limits the circumstances under which a landlord may disclose confidential information. Authorizes statutory damages for individuals affected by knowing violations. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. PASSED HOUSE, ON SENATE FLOOR, CONTACT SENATORS Puts more restrictions on what kind of “personal information” a landlord…

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HB 3974 Caps screening fees for landords

06/02/2025 VOTE: NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3974 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview This bill will cost the landlord money, as the landlord will have to pay any screening costs of $20, adding additional financial strain on housing providers. A typical screening cost is at least $60, which includes credit, background, and eviction history checks—all of which are…

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SB 599 Landlords prohibited from asking immigration status

01/26/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED -Signed into law, Gov Totek, 5-28-25 Prohibits landlords from inquiring about, disclosing information about, or rejecting an application due to a tenant’s immigration status. Prohibits landlords from inquiring about or discriminating on the basis of a tenant’s or applicant’s immigration or citizenship status rejecting an applicant based on the type of identifying documentation or disclosing or…

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