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Hoarding as a Fair Housing Issue: Beyond Reality TV

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin


 

A fire or ambulance crew can’t safely respond to a medical emergency in a single family home because the resident has belongings stacked up to the ceiling and blocking many windows or doors.

 

Phil Querin Q&A: Resident Deliberately Wasting Water - What Can I Do?

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer: First, there is nothing in the Oregon Residential landlord-tenant law directly on point. Nor would I expected there to be, any more than a law prohibiting residents from intentionally defacing community property. It just goes without saying.

Looking for a remedial statute for recourse, however, is not difficult.

Phil Querin Q&A: Home Burns Down in Community - What next?

Phil Querin Questions & Answers
Phil Querin

Answer: This is a good question, and all too frequently ignored by owners and managers. The first question is whether the issue is addressed anywhere in the community documents, i.e. the statement of policy, rules, or rental agreement. Likely not.