Property Management

Under ORLTA, a landlord who fails to make required repairs within a reasonable time after receiving proper written notice from a tenant may face which remedy?

AThe tenant may only sue in small claims court
BThe tenant may terminate the rental agreement or repair-and-deduct up to one month's rent✓ Correct
CThe tenant must continue paying rent regardless of repair issues
DThe landlord faces automatic criminal charges

Explanation

Under ORS Chapter 90, if a landlord fails to make required repairs within a reasonable time (typically 30 days, or 24 hours for emergency issues), tenants may terminate the agreement or use the repair-and-deduct remedy (limited to one month's rent per repair incident). This gives tenants meaningful leverage to enforce habitability standards.

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