Contacting a Landlord – Community Rentals (2024)

FAQs

Contacting a Landlord – Community Rentals? ›

If you have a Landlord/Tenant Law complaint or questions, please go to Oregonlawcenter.org or contact your local Legal Aid Services.

If you have a Landlord/Tenant Law complaint or questions, please go to Oregonlawcenter.org or contact your local Legal Aid Services.

Call the the Renters' Rights Hotline at 503-288-0130 during open hours (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 1-5pm and Tuesday evening 6-8pm).

A landlord cannot terminate a rental agreement, evict a tenant, or treat a tenant differently because they are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. habitable condition, unless the tenant is the cause of the problem.

I am calling because I saw a listing for your property at (Address of house/apartment) on (Where you found the listing). I am hoping to move in on (Date you want to move in) and am interested in more information about this property.

Damaged walls, floors, ceiling, roof. Clogged, leaking, or inoperable plumbing fixtures. Lack of maintenance (heating, lighting, electrical, ventilation, swimming pools) Unsanitary conditions (trash accumulation, animal droppings)

To prevent a fix-term lease transitioning into a month-to-month lease, a landlord must give his tenant a 30 day notice to vacate prior to the end date of the fix-term lease. If the fix-term lease transitions into a month-to-month lease, the landlord must give 60 day written notice to terminate tenancy.

If you are unsure where to report a complaint, call the division at 503-378-3278. File complaints with the Building Codes Division as soon as possible.

If your landlord doesn't follow the law in Oregon, you may be able to sue them for money in Small Claims Court. Small Claims Court is a special court where: You can sue for up to $10,000, and. You and the other people in your case cannot bring a lawyer to court with you, unless you get special permission from a judge.

Yes. Under a fixed-term tenancy, if the tenant violated the lease three times during the past 12 months, the landlord can refuse to renew the lease if the tenant has lived there longer than a year and if the landlord gave the tenant a written warning following each of the three violations.

What is the new rent law in Oregon? ›

On July 6, 2023, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a new law into effect that limits rent rate increases to 10%. Prior to the new cap on rate increases that went into effect in July, the 2023 allowable rate limit was 14.6%.

ORS 90.453 – Termination by tenant who is victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.

Routine Inspection

You should perform routine inspections every six to twelve months with 24-hour advance notice to the tenant. Some landlords choose to perform more frequent inspections, which should be clearly stated in the lease agreement.

Dear [Landlord's Name], I am writing to discuss my current financial situation and its impact on my ability to pay rent for my rental unit at [Your Address]. Due to [briefly explain your circ*mstances], I am experiencing temporary financial hardship.

Any time you write a letter or email to your landlord, keep your language clear and concise to eliminate any potential for confusion. Include relevant details such as the date of writing, the dates of any instances referenced within the letter, and your contact information and unit number.

If your landlord doesn't follow the law in Oregon, you may be able to sue them for money in Small Claims Court. Small Claims Court is a special court where: You can sue for up to $10,000, and. You and the other people in your case cannot bring a lawyer to court with you, unless you get special permission from a judge.