Hotline Hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday (1-5 pm), and tuesdays (5-8 pm).
Due to severe budget cuts to Eviction Protection programs from the Oregon Legislature our Renters’ Rights Hotline is only active with extremely limited hours: Call us at (503) 288-0130.
Join our board meeting on the Third Thursday of the month around 4 pm. Join the meeting (There will be no board meeting in June or July 2026)
CAT Annual Impact Report 2025
Annual tenant survey 2025.
Learn about what tenants say about their housing rights and access.
Help CAT keep the CAT Renters’ Rights Hotline and other tenant services. Donate today.
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.
Contact Us
CAT Mailing address
3519 NE 19th Ave PMB 426
Portland OR 97212