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Landlords, tenants split policy victories
Landlords and tenants each earned a victory and a defeat last week in efforts to provide greater protections to renters.
Tenants negotiate green upgrades into lease agreement
A company leasing space in a relatively typical suburban office building in Beaverton is taking advantage of the recent economic downturn to leverage sustainable construction.
Pearl District鈥檚 Ziba building fills with new tenants
The Ziba headquarters building is completely leased for the first time since the building was completed in August 2009. The Holst Architecture-designed building at 1044 Nonth Ave. in the Pearl District was completed as a headquarters for Ziba design. The building is 76,000 square feet, mostly occupied by Ziba.
A few things to bear in mind when becoming an Oregon landlord
I’ve recently started the oh-so-fun process of purchasing a house. Considering I just don’t make that much money, and my friends don’t either, I am going to lease out a […]
A few things to bear in mind when becoming an Oregon landlord
I’ve recently started the oh-so-fun process of purchasing a house. Considering I just don’t make that much money, and my friends don’t either, I am going to lease out a […]
Tenants upgrading as market recovers
Portland real estate brokers say businesses are choosing to move into higher quality spaces as rents for those spaces continue to drop and concessions packages continue to be sweetened.
Tenants play role in green building
As Oregon buildings strive to be the greenest of the green, architects and engineers are looking at how to control the most unknown, and uncontrollable, factor in a building: the tenant.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
