Investor · Portland, OR · Member since 2018 · 9 posts · 1 vote
Hey everyone, We own units in both Oregon and SW Washington state. In Washington state, all non essential work has stopped. According to the WSRHA we can not even send employees to prepare a vacant unit for a new tenant. The order in Oregon is less clear. Can anyone provide clarity on weather we are allowed to work on our vacant units in Portland?
Investor · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2013 · 8k+ posts · 10k+ votes
6y
You have to find out what’s essential. I mean if realtors, plumbers and electricians are essential you could probably slide it under real estate where I believe there were some federal guidelines to override local ones.
If it’s grunt work you can do yourself do it. If it’s a skilled trade call a few and see if they are working, they should know better than you if they are allowed to work. Try a couple local property managers, they too may fall under general real estate exemptions.
Investor · Vancouver, WA · Member since 2014 · 359 posts · 143 votes
6y
Not a lawyer so just an opinion but I would say preparing housing is an essential service. I would keep people in the unit to a minimum whenever possible.
Real Estate Agent · West Linn, OR · Member since 2018 · 54 posts · 38 votes
6y
Residential construction is considered essential work in Oregon still. There are a couple news articles out recently you can google. I just talked to electrician still busy. Get it done.
Investor · Portland, OR · Member since 2018 · 9 posts · 1 vote
6y
@Nels Norquist That's where I think the governors order is unclear. Thanks for the feedback, I have a handyman that does all my tenant turnovers. I'm going to get him to work today.