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Phil Querin Q&A: Pictures of Prospective Tenants

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer: First, I must ask what is the reason for photos of tenants and occupants? I suspect there may be a legitimate reason, but if you cannot explain it (other than "we've always done it that way") you might consider discontinuing the practice. I do agree that it is premature to get pictures of prospective tenants, etc., until they have been accepted as tenants.

Phil Querin Q&A: Landlord Refuses to Accept New Applicants

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer: ORS 90.680 permits tenants to resell their homes to qualified prospective tenants. The refusal to permit or process new applications would appear, on its face, to be a clear violation of the statute.[1] The landlord certainly has the right to screen the new applicants, but not to refuse them outright.