Q: Any precautions you'd advise in ending a six month lease with my tenant at its expiration because of planned rehab/sale?
We'd originally verbally agreed to go month-to-month once the six months were up, but am finding that they are going to be very hard to work with in coordinating repairs/rent reductions etc. Tenant was not aware that the plan was to sell the house, as I hadn't decided to do so at the time of lease, and that is why the lease was for six months. The tenants will likely be frustrated as they hope to stay for longer, and may seek lawyers. Would you advise that I get a lawyer too? Thank you
A:
Portland's tenant protection laws are kind of nuts right now. You can read about them here.
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/phb/74544
I believe in your situation that you need to follow the notice provisions to be exempt from paying Relocation Assistance.
See below->
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A Landlord is only exempt from mandatory relocation assistance requirements as outlined in Portland City Code if the Landlord meets the following requirements:
meet the criteria for an exemption listed in Section 30.01.085.G;
file the required Relocation Exemption Application (REA) form with the Portland Housing Bureau (“PHB”)
receive an acknowledgment letter from PHB (the “Acknowledgement Letter”)
Provides a copy of the exemption Acknowledgement Letter to the Tenant prior to:
a. Issuing an Increase Notice;
b. Issuing a Termination Notice;
c. Declining to renew or replace an expiring Rental Agreement; or
d. Declining to renew or replace an expiring Rental Agreement on substantially the same terms except for the amount of Rent or Associated Housing Costs.
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