Tenant Eviction Responsibilities Oregon

Summary

In Oregon, landlords are generally responsible for maintaining a rental units habitability, but tenants may be accountable for cleaning or repair costs if they caused the damage. If a property goes into foreclosure, the bank or new owner must honor existing leases. For low-income residents, legal aid services like Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon offer free or low-cost assistance. Document the state of the property and consult a local tenant rights organization or foreclosure attorney for specific advice.

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I'm being evicted from my home and they have requested for me to clean this property including all trash and yard debris and stuff that isn't mine that was here years before I got here
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In California, tenants are generally not responsible for conditions pre-dating their occupancy.
- Civil Code *.* places responsibility on the landlord for maintaining a clean property.
- You may want to document the state of the property and consult a local tenant rights organization.
I'm in Oregon
I apologize for the confusion, ****. In Oregon, landlords are generally responsible for maintaining a rental unit's habitability. However, tenants could be held accountable for cleaning or repair costs if they caused the damage or clutter. Consult with a local tenant rights organization for specific advice.
None of the mess is mine the house was going into for closer after the previous owner passed away
I see, ****. In Oregon, if a property goes into foreclosure, the bank or new owner must honor any existing leases. However, responsibility for pre-existing conditions can be complex. Consult with an Oregon foreclosure attorney for advice tailored to your situation.
I have no vehicle no help very low income
Understood, ****. In Oregon, there are several legal aid services that offer free or low-cost assistance. Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon are two examples. They can help provide advice regarding your eviction and foreclosure situation.