Property Management

Under Oregon's ORLTA, a landlord must maintain heating systems in a rental unit. If the heat fails in January and the landlord fails to repair it within a reasonable time, the tenant may:

AImmediately withhold all rent
BGive notice and arrange for repair, deducting costs from rent (repair-and-deduct), or terminate the tenancy✓ Correct
CMove out immediately without notice
DSue the landlord for triple damages automatically

Explanation

A failed heating system in winter is a serious habitability issue. Oregon ORLTA allows tenants to give written notice, allow a reasonable repair period, and if not repaired, use the repair-and-deduct remedy or terminate the rental agreement due to the habitability failure.

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