As a result, many citizens are not aware of the rights they possess. It provides a critical public service by clearly and concisely explaining the rights and responsibilities of tenants and renters, so people who rent know exactly where they stand. As someone who rented for years, from both good landlords and bad, I've learned the importance of understanding these rights. Prepared by Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group OSPIRG , the scope of the handbook does not cover mobile, manufactured or floating home parks, and it should not be used as a substitute for the advice of an attorney.
All rental agreements are covered by the Act except residency in:. The remedies provided by the Act are administered so that an injured party may recover appropriate damages. The online text is not the official text of Oregon law, and may contain errors.
Standing Up To Powerful Interests. All rental agreements are covered by the Act except residency in: public or private institutions for medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious or other services university off-campus housing is covered ; a dwelling which the occupant is buying but a lease option is covered before the option is exercised ; occupancy in a fraternal or social organization in the portion of a structure which is operated for the benefit of the organization; transient occupancy in a hotel or motel of less than 30 days, where rent accrues daily and is collected no more than 6 days in advance, and which has daily or every other day maid and linen service a dwelling owned by the occupant's employer if residency is contingent on employment in and about the premises; an owner-occupied condominium; or a working farm.
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For over 30 years, U. PIRG Education Fund has conducted an annual survey of toy safety, which has led to over recalls and other regulatory actions over the years, and has helped educate the public and policymakers on the need for continued action to protect the health and wellbeing of children. Toys are safer than ever before, thanks to decades of work by product safety advocates, parents, the leadership of Congress, state legislatures, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC.
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Stay in touch Contact. What types of termination notices from the landlord to the tenant are there and when can they be used? You can find additional resources including legal referrals, legal aid, low income housing resources, and utility and other assistance resources in Appendix B of our Renters' Handbook. Skip to main content. How are month-to-month leases different than fixed term leases? Recent blog posts. We need electric buses instead.
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