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   Discrimination by Landlords
The law protects tenants from some types of discrimination. Find out more here. (An excerpt from the Landlord Tenant Booklet.)
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Illegal Housing Discrimination (Separate Website)
An overview of illegal housing discrimination in Oregon.
By: Oregon State Bar
  
   
   Questions and Answers - Housing Rights for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors
Questions and answers for Oregon tenants who are domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center
  
   
   Fair Housing - It's Your Right (Separate Website)
Information about the federal Fair Housing Act and about the HUD Housing Discrimination Complaint process.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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   Housing Discrimination Complaints (Separate Website)
Federal law prohibits housing discrimiination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and feel your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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   Fair Housing Council of Oregon (Separate Website)
The Fair Housing Council of Oregon is a statewide organization whose mission is to eliminate housing discrimination through education and enforcement. This site provides detailed information about the different categories of housing discrimination.
By: Fair Housing Council of Oregon

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   Southern Oregon Fair Housing Project (Separate Website)
Information about fair housing law and resources in the Eugene-Springfield area.
By: Southern Oregon Fair Housing Project

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   Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A booklet that provides information about Oregon Landlord-Tenant law issues. Topics include: Rental Agreements, Fees, Deposits, Rent, Discrimination, Repairs, Eviction, and Getting Your Things Back When You Move.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Brochure - Housing Rights For Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information regarding housing rights for domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking survivors.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon  
  
   
   Tenant Resources Section This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Contact information for organizations and services assisting tenants.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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