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September Articles 2025

New Legislation Affecting Your License - Commissioner's Column

Real Estate Commissioner Steve Strode provides insight on how the Oregon Real Estate Agency is working to implement two key real estate license bills passed in the last legislative session: HB 2373 creates a new timeshare sales agent license and HB 3137 updates real estate practices.

New Real Estate License Laws and Rules Effective January 1

House Bills 3137 and 2373 make changes to Oregon real estate license law on January 1, 2026. Highlights include the managing principal broker designation, the new timeshare dales agent license, new real estate "team" provisions, and updated continuing education requirements.

2025 Legislative Round-Up

This quick guide includes 2025 Oregon legislation that may affect your business, including new tenant rights, housing development laws, tax exemptions, and construction defect reforms.

Security Deposits: A Compliance Reminder

Compliance Division Manager Liz Hayes reminds licensees that there are strict timelines for depositing tenant security deposits into a security deposit account.

Free Property Management Compliance Course

Register for a free 2.5-hour course taught by the Agency’s Liz Hayes. Learn how to conduct monthly reconciliations and avoid common pitfalls that trigger investigations. Space is limited.

OHA Lead-Safe Information for Licensees

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a webpage dedicated to brokers, principal brokers, property managers, and property owners that provides resources regarding the legal requirements for the sale or lease of housing built before 1978.

Oregon Real Estate Agency Has Moved

The Agency's office is now located at the State Lands building in Salem