Key Takeaways
- Chapter 90 of the Oregon Revised Statutes covers residential landlords and tenants, including the landlord’s responsibility to maintain the premises under ORS 90.320.
- ORS 90.320 requires a landlord to keep the dwelling unit habitable at all times during the tenancy.
- Conditions that can make a dwelling uninhabitable include improper waterproofing, plumbing or water supply not up to code, and inadequate heating, lighting, or wiring.
- A missing carbon monoxide detector and locks that don’t work are also listed, and ORS 90.316 requires a carbon monoxide alarm.
- Homeowners may also be liable for unsafe conditions on their property, and injuries from improper construction or defective maintenance may be compensable.
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Chapter 90 of the Oregon Revised Statutes deals with residential landlords and tenants. Specifically, 90.320 deals with the landlord’s responsibility to maintain the premises. There are other provisions for repairs, installations, and other things that concern the tenant’s safety, such as the requirement of a carbon monoxide alarm (90.316 ORS). If you or someone you love was injured because of a dangerous condition at an apartment or other rented property, we encourage you to contact a Portland premises liability attorney at Paulson Coletti.
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ORS 90.320 – Landlord Responsibility
“A landlord shall at all times during the tenancy maintain the dwelling unit in a habitable condition.”
The statutes go on to list various things that could make a dwelling uninhabitable, including:
- Improper waterproofing
- Plumbing that isn’t up to code
- Water supply that isn’t up to code
- Not equipped with the appropriate fixtures
- Lack of adequate heating, lighting, wiring, and electrical equipment
- Missing carbon monoxide detector
- Locks that don’t work
In addition to landlord responsibilities, it’s important to consider that homeowners may also be held liable for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on their property. If you were injured in a similar circumstance, you may want to review claims related to Homeowner Liability.
If the injury was caused by improper construction or defective maintenance, it could also fall under Improper Construction, and you may be entitled to compensation.
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