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Discriminación ilegal en la vivienda

Si usted es un inquilino o está tratando de alquilar, es ilegal que un propietario lo trate distinto (lo discrimine) debido a:

  • su sexo, identidad de género u orientación sexual;
  • su situación familiar, como tener hijos, estar embarazada o su estado civil;
  • su raza, religión, color o nacionalidad de origen;
  • de dónde saca el dinero para pagar el alquiler, como vales de la sección 8 u otros programas de asistencia pública; o
  • una discapacidad física o mental; o la necesidad de una adaptación razonable, como una rampa para sillas de ruedas o animal de servicio.

No. As of 2025, Oregon law says landlords can’t ask about your immigration status. They can’t ask if you’re in the U.S. legally or if you have a green card. Learn more about protections for immigrants

A landlord can’t refuse to rent to you just because you get public assistance, like:  

  • Section 8 housing vouchers
  • Disability benefits
  • Emergency rental assistance
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Refugee assistance
  • Social Security benefits 

However, a landlord can refuse to rent to you if:  

  • You don’t meet their income requirements (even after including government benefits as part of your income)
  • Your income is from illegal activity

No. It’s illegal to: 

  • Evict you because you’re pregnant or have children.
  • Limit you to one person per bedroom.
  • Refuse to rent to families with kids.
  • Ban kids from common areas or outdoor spaces. 

Exception: Some housing is legally for people 55 and older. These places can refuse to rent to families with children. 

In Oregon: 

  • If you’re 16 or 17, you can rent without an adult. A landlord can’t deny your application just because you’re not 18.
  • If you’re under 16, you can rent if you’re pregnant or a parent and your child lives with you.

A landlord can’t deny you just because you have a criminal record. They also can’t have a blanket policy that they don’t rent to people with criminal histories.  

Landlords must look at your situation individually.  

They can consider: 

  • Drug-related convictions (except marijuana possession)
  • Crimes against others (like assault or abuse)
  • Crimes involving dishonesty (like fraud or theft)
  • Other crimes that may affect safety or property 

If they deny you, they must give you a chance to explain: 

  • What crime it was
  • When it happened
  • How your life has changed 

You can also provide supportive letters from: 

  • Counselors or therapists
  • Parole officers
  • Recovery programs 

If you have a record, check out: 

 

A landlord can’t deny your application just because of an arrest—unless: 

  • The case is still open
  • You’re in a diversion program
  • You were later convicted 

A landlord can’t treat you unfairly because: 

  • You have a medical marijuana card
  • You use marijuana for health reasons
  • You were charged in the past for something that’s now legal 

But landlords can: 

  • Ban smoking or growing marijuana on the property
  • Enforce a no-smoking rule (including marijuana)

No. It’s illegal for a landlord to retaliate if you: 

  • Complain about discrimination
  • Ask for your legal rights
  • Report unsafe or unfair conditions 

Retaliation could include: 

  • Eviction
  • Raising your rent
  • Changing your lease terms 

Here are the Oregon laws that protect you from housing discrimination: 

  • ORS 90.303 – Rules for screening rental applicants
  • ORS 90.385 - Rules against landlord retaliation
  • ORS 90.390 – Discrimination in renting
  • ORS 90.449 – Protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and bias crimes
  • ORS 109.697 – When minors (under 18) can rent housing without parents
  • ORS 659A.145 – Protections for people with disabilities
  • ORS 659A.421 – General rules against housing discrimination 

You’re also protected under federal law: Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (also called the Federal Fair Housing Act), 42 United States Code Section 3604.

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