Gresham, OR Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)

(1) For a residential rental property previously licensed in the city, a sampling of the residential rental properties subject to licensure, and the residential rental units within such residential rental property, will be identified for inspection on an annual basis using a nondiscriminatory methodology adopted by the manager.

(2) At least 21 calendar days notice will be given to the owner or designated agent of the licensed residential rental property identified or designated for mandatory inspection prior to inspection of the property or premises. An

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inspection may be conducted with less than 21 day notice with the approval of the property owner or designated agent.

(3) The city will provide the owner or designated agent with an approved notice and consent form for each designated residential rental unit within the residential rental property. The owner or designated agent shall take all reasonable steps, as defined in a policy adopted by the manager, to secure the written consent of the residential rental unit tenant prior to the inspection. In the event the owner or designated agent fails to take all reasonable steps to secure the written consent of the tenant, the owner may be charged a per unit fee to pay for the costs to the city to obtain tenant's consent to inspect the property.