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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 27, 1982)
^o,o_o ooo poo o.o.o A 'Ant orf Seacttp Haircuts from $4.55 Hairstyling from $4.55 Perms (including cut) $15.65 and up All services performed by students Close to campus on 13th between High & Pearl Call 342-2108 for appointments Also Springfield College of Beauty 715 Main St. 746-4473 Accredited by the National Accrediting Commision of Cosmetology Arts (A Sciences A< Ml [MtlNUiO. r^DOOoooooooopoooopaopoppppopoppoopopppppppppppoa^i !* «. Landlords can t evict a tenant on grounds of race or color — but they can because of length of hair. Emerald photo Residential landlord/tenant act outlines renter rights, remedies I By LISA ERB A landlord can’t discriminate against a tenant because of race or color, according to Oregon landlord-tenant laws But that doesn't prevent a landlord from evicting a tenant because of the length of his hair. Because almost three-quarters of University students live off campus, and much of the rental housing available in Eugene is inhabited by students, it is important that student tenants are aware of the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORS 91.700-91 990), which governs current rental leases and periodic agreements Students should also be aware of their re sponsibilities as tenants, and legal actions they can take if they suspect they have been dis criminated against, or if a landlord has been noncompliant with a rental contract There are remedies which a student can use to enforce his/her rights as a tenant One of the first steps a student should take is to contact the ASUO Off-Campus Housing Office about the problem According to Tony Sweet, a para legal coun selor there, "We would be the best and easiest r place for a student with a legal problem to come to initially, and then we could provide direction to another source of help if necessary " Reasons for tenants taking legal action against their landlords could include any breach of contract by the landlord, unfair deposit loss, any essential services being denied (these can be determined by housing, fire or health inspectors), and any physical and emotional distress caused by the landlord, including deliberately locking a tenant out, shutting off the tenant's utility service, destroying a tenant's property, and violating the habitability provisions of the act, A tenant can also take legal action if the landlord discriminates "in selling, renting or leasing property on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, religion or national origin However, a tenant may not pursue a remedy until he/she has first notified the landlord in writing, and allowed a reasonable amount of time for correction of the situation Also, a tenant should prepare proof of the problem by writing everything down and possibly getting photo graphs of the problem site and repair estimates Continued on Page 3B 1 What’s your idea of a good bookstore? Shelves of fine novels and literature to amuse and entertain you? A selection of mystery thrillers to while away the late night hours7 Some thought provoking memoirs of other people's worlds? Artists and writers who make you see the world (or yourself) anew7 Words alive on the shelves? At Koobdooga we share your idea. Come in and see for yourself ... if you like books, you’ll like us. 2 Blocks From Campus 503/343-3551 cla/Mic bakings crowantA fine paAtriM cookj&L • French, whole wheat, rye breads • Fresh-baked cookies and pastries all day long • All made with pure creamery butter, whole eggs, real chocolate, pure vanilla, and organically grown unbleached flour • Special half and full dozen prices Open: Monday - Friday 8 a m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a m - 3 p.m.
