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CAT Members: Our Live Members' hotline is open: Tues. 6-7pm, and Sat 1-2pm Call us at (503) 288-0130.
Know Your Rights
How do I defend my rights as a tenant?
Know Your Rights Information explains the law in everyday language so tenants know their rights and the courses of action that will increase their ability to remain in their current homes. Information is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and some limited resources in Russian, Burmese, and other languages. View and download resources on Discrimination & Retaliation; Eviction & Termination; Housing Search and Application Screening; moving in, moving out, & deposits; During Your Tenancy; and Repairs: Keeping Your rental home healthy and safe.
TENANTS - We want to help YOU tell your Housing Story
Have a nightmare landlord? Out-of-control rent hikes at your building? Tenant Protections ending pushing you closer to the edge? Whatever your story is, we want to help you get your story out. Fill out our story collection form HERE.
Tenant Rights after a Disaster
After a natural disaster – like an ice storm or a fire – renters often have questions about their rights. When a rental home is damaged by something that is not anyone’s fault, renters have some options. This handout has information about what the law requires from landlords and renters when a rental is damaged by a disaster. More information about issues with repairs is available on the Oregon RentersRights website, www.OregonRentersRights.org
The allowable annual rent increase starting January 1, 2024 is 10.0%. Only one rent increase may be issued in any 12-month period.
The allowable rent increase percentage for the previous year, 2023, was 14.6% if the increase was issued before July 6th, or 10.0% if issued after July 6. Rent increases are not allowed without a 90-day notice.
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