Renter and Property Owner Resources

Know your rights and responsibilities!

Fair Housing

Fair Housing is the name for the federal, state and local civil rights laws that protect all of us from illegal discrimination in housing transactions based on our race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, physical or mental disability, the presence of children under age 18 (familial status), marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence survivors, legal source of income, or domestic partnership status. Additionally, Prairie City also protects against housing discrimination based on ethnicity and age. Visit the City of Pendleton's Fair Housing Page for more information and resources.

Oregon Renters' Handbook

Here are a few key sections for you to focus on:

• Definition of tenant responsibilities (p. 33)
• Definition of “habitable” – landlord responsible for maintaining a habitable rental unit (p. 36)
• What to do when landlords don’t keep up with repairs (p. 39)
• What to do when landlords don’t provide essential services (p.43)
• What to do in situations of extreme neglect and/or violation of laws by landlords (p. 47)
• Tenant rights in an eviction case (p. 64)
• The eviction process (p. 66)
• Defending against eviction (p. 70)

Apartment Watch

The Pendleton Police Department sponsors monthly meetings of property owners to discuss and resolve challenging tenant issues. Please contact the Community Service Officer at (541) 276-4125 for information on how to be involved.

Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) and Renters

Need emergency help with rental payments?

CAPECO also helps to promote self-sufficiency for families and individuals. Visit their Rental Assistance Self-Sufficiency page for more information. An important part of housing rehabilitation is learning how to take proper care of your surroundings. CAPECO’s self-sufficiency program provides workshops to support you on the path to greater responsibility and self-reliance.