Fair Housing
Oregon's fair housing law includes protections for 'domestic violence survivors.' What does this mean in practice?
ALandlords must provide free housing to domestic violence survivors
BLandlords cannot refuse to rent or evict a tenant solely because they are a victim of domestic violence✓ Correct
CDomestic violence survivors are exempt from all lease obligations
DOnly applies to rental housing with federal subsidies
Explanation
Oregon law prohibits housing discrimination against survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment. Landlords cannot refuse to rent, evict, or raise rent solely because a tenant is a victim of these crimes.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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