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• Video explaining SB 608 - limits to rent increases and no-cause evictions in Oregon

  This video explains Oregon's Senate Bill 608, the law that limits rent increases and no-cause evictions throughout Oregon. Content Detail

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  Oregon Law Center & Legal Aid Services of Oregon

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• Accessibility to Oregon Courts

  Information about requesting accommodation for disabilities in order to use the state court system's services or facilities. Content Detail

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  Oregon Judicial Department

• Challenge to Garnishment Forms

  A link to the Oregon Department of Justice page with various garnishment forms, including a Challenge to Garnishment form. Content Detail

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  Oregon Department of Justice

• Disparate Impact and Fair Housing video

  How a new fair housing law, 'disparate (unequal) impact', may affect tenants and landlords in Oregon. Content Detail

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  Oregon Law Center, Meyer Memorial Trust, et al.

• Fair Debt Collection

  Information about federal debt collection laws, with a video explaining them. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

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• Fees and Deposits

  Information about deposits and other fees that landlords may charge. Content Detail

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  Oregon State Bar

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• Getting Repairs Made

  Information about getting repairs made to rental property. Content Detail

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  Oregon State Bar

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• Habitability Standards

  Every rented residential unit in Oregon, regardless of how low the rent is, must meet certain standards for safety, health and cleanliness. These are called "habitability" standards. Content Detail

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  Oregon State Bar

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• New Statewide Eviction Moratorium

  There is a new statewide eviction moratorium (HB 4401) that will last until June 30, 2021. This means that, with limited exceptions, landlords cannot evict renters for nonpayment or without cause until July of 2021. Read More

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  Mandarin Chinese / 官話

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• Oregon Disaster Legal Services

  Resources, information and legal help for Oregon disaster survivors. Read More

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  Oregon Disaster Legal Services

• Portland Tenant Relocation Assistance - Flow Chart

  Flow chart to help tenants determine if they are eligible for relocation assistance under Portland's Tenant Relocation Assistance ordinance. Read More

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  Portland Regional Office - Legal Aid Services of Oregon

• Portland Tenant Relocation Assistance - Information Packet

  On February 2, 2017, the City of Portland passed a tenant-protection ordinance that helps renters by making landlords pay moving costs if tenants have to leave. This packet covers an overview of the ordinance and tenant eligibility, sample letters, how to evaluate your claim and the small claims process, and additional resources. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oregon and Oregon Law Center

• Reasonable Rules in Mobile Home Parks and Floating Home Facilities

  A landlord of a mobile home park (also called a manufactured dwelling facility) or floating home facility must provide rules and regulations for the rented space and other facilities. Find out more here. Content Detail

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  Oregon State Bar

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• Rent Increases

  Information about increases landlords can make to your rent. Content Detail

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  Oregon State Bar

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• Residential Eviction Defenses

  Information about possible defenses available to tenants in eviction cases. Content Detail

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  Oregon State Bar

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