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Another step in collecting proof is to get the
problem verified by a housing inspector Ray
Willard, director of housing inspection at Housing
and Community Conservation, encourages ten
ants to call HCC if they suspect that housing
codes are being violated
'Usually tenants don't know what code viola
tions are," he explains "It's best that they call an
inspector who can tell them if it sounds like a code
violation and then arrange to have it inspected
and confirmed."
Effective since Oct 5, 1973, the landlord
tenant act is explicit in most areas of tenants'
concerns. Whether a rental contract is written or
oral, there are certain limitations imposed by the
law
Before signing a lease, one should make sure
that all terms of agreement are thoroughly
covered There is no government agency that will
enforce a tenant's rights — tenants' and
landlords' rights are enforced by a rental
agreement By law. a landlord must give the
tenant l copy of the agreement
The tenant must be informed of all rules and
regulations at the beginning of his her tenancy.
No rules may be changed after then without the
written consent of the tenant or until the tenant's
term or lease has expired In addition, a rule
cannot be enforced unless it a) provides for the
welfare, safety and convenience of the tenants,
protects the landlord's property, or provides for a
fair distribution of service, b) is clear, applies to all
tenants equally, and relates to the purpose for
which it expresses, and c) is not for the purpose of
allowing the landlord to neglect his her respon
sibilities
At the beginning of tenancy, a deposit, fee,
and or advanced rent payment may be required
Deposits are to protect the landlord from a tenant
who could potentially breach the terms of the
contract
A deposit is refundable, depending on the
tenant's compliance with clearly specified condi
tions A deposit must be refunded to the tenant
within 30 days of termination of tenancy along
with a written statement of all reasons and costs
of deductions (which may not include normal
wear and tear) A fee is a charge for some kind of
service the landlord performs There are no limits
on how high a fee may be, and it is not refundable.
Generally, the rent is payable at the time and
i
place that the tenant and the landlord agree upon
Rent may not be increased without a 30-day
written notice from the landlord
The following is a list of landlord and tenant
obligations in sharing the responsibility of main
taining a decent dwelling It was drawn up by the
Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group
through its study of the law. actual cases, and
interviews with lawyers
THE TENANT SHOULD
• use the dwelling unit only as a dwelling
• use facilities and parts of the dwelling in a
reasonable manner, and in the manner for which
they were intended
• keep areas under his her control clean and
sanitary
• conduct him herself and his her visitors in a
manner that does not disturb the neighbors
(Tenants are responsible for the actions of their
guests)
• not purposefully damage or remove any part
of the premises
• test smoke alarms in dwelling
THE LANDLORD SHOULD PROVIDE
• a weather and waterproof exterior, roof,
walls, windows and doors
• maintained plumbing facilities which comply
with the law
• a water supply approved by the law which
produces hot and cold running water, has proper
fixtures, and is properly connected to a sewage
system
• adequate, approved heating facilities in
working order
• approved electric lighting, wiring and equip
ment, maintained and in working order
• clean and sanitary premises which are free
from rodents and vermin
• adequate garbage receptacles
• floors, walls, ceilings, stairs and railings that
are in good repair
• safety from fire, which includes the install
ment of smoke detectors
• working locks to all outside doors, locks to
doors that require keys
• working latches for all windows that open,
unless prohibited by fire or safety laws
For more details on the Oregon Residential
Landlord and Tenant Act, contact ASUO Off
Campus Housing (EMU, Suite 3) and pick up a
copy of The OSPIRG Renter’s Handbook.
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