RANDOM THOUGHTS ABOUT OUR CRAZY BUSINESS

Tenants are normally unhappy after their move out if they don't get all of their security deposit returned. It is very rare that a rental is returned in absolutely rent-ready condition (less a little normal wear and tear). Moving tenants are pretty tired after all that activity and cleaning the place spotless becomes less of a priority. It's human nature and it's understandable.

Just imagine if car rental companies charged you for not washing the rental car upon return. Why don't they? Because they don't take a security deposit to make sure it is done, because you bring it to the location where it will be washed (cheap) and because they build that service into their pricing model to begin with anyway.

OREGON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Well, we are in full swing this 2017 session. Representatives and Senators seem to be finding ways to intrude upon the sanctity of the private contract (rental agreement) between a Landlord and a Tenant and impose their will. Why is it perfectly acceptable for them to change terms regarding notices allowed, rent increase amounts, handling security deposits and tenant relocation penalties to landlords; but apparently the public contract (collective bargaining agreement) is untouchable? My understanding is that every fix proposed for the PERS disaster is being struck down because it would be in violation of the Public Employee Union's contract negotiated with the State. Again, why can't the terms and conditions simply be thrown out for the good of the public?


In 1943, a New York Supreme Court judge held:
To tolerate or recognize any combination of civil service employees of the government as a labor organization or union is not only incompatible with the spirit of democracy, but inconsistent with every principle upon which our government is founded. Nothing is more dangerous to public welfare than to admit that hired servants of the State can dictate to the government the hours, the wages and conditions under which they will carry on essential services vital to the welfare, safety, and security of the citizen. 

I rest my case......PLEASE CLAP