Accepts and handles complaints about housing conditions under the Corvallis Livability Code and coordinates investigation and code enforcement, as necessary.

This program administers the City of Portland's minimum standards for property maintenance and safety for residential buildings. It enforces these standards through a program of inspections. Portland City Code lists a variety of minimum housing maintenance requirements. The inspector asks:
-Are heat, water, and power safe and adequate?
-Is the structure secure and stable?
-Are there plumbing, electrical, or mechanical hazards?
-Are the stairs, handrails, and guardrails safe and adequate?

Also investigates abandoned and disabled vehicles, derelict buildings (vacant, boarded up), nuisance (in exterior property areas such as yards and driveways) which includes overgrown grass and weeds, trash and debris, scrap metal, auto parts, and appliances.

In cases of serious mold in rental property, where the tenant has become ill as a result, an inspection may be done as part of an assessment.

All building and building/safety regulations and concerns can be reported through here.

Offers general information and technical assistance with Portland City Codes, which provide residential rental consumer protections, information about state and federal landlord/tenant laws, and/or recommend resources for additional information.



The Rental Services Office cannot provide legal or business advice or intervene in a landlord/tenant dispute. They do not supply direct rent payments, relocation, or other financial assistance.

Information and referral is provided regarding landlord-tenant, fair housing, and other housing-related issues. Assists people with filing housing discrimination and landlord-tenant violations complaints. Maintains current lists of lower-cost housing in Clackamas County and shelters in the Portland Metro area. Does not typically offer rent assistance, but can provide referral information.

Offers legal advice for any tenant concerns and landlord/tenant mediation. Also assists tenants in the early stages of an eviction.

A tenant-facilitated tenant membership organization providing information on renters' rights and landlord obligations, empowering tenants to advocate for affordable, stable, and safe rental homes. Provides information on environmental health in rental homes, such as mold and bed bugs. Coordinates legislative campaigns, tenant organizing, renters' rights forums, and a renters' rights hotline.

Provides information about tenant rights and refers cases requiring legal advice or representation to attorneys at Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Fair Housing Council of Oregon, and Oregon Law Center. Culturally-specific intake and case workers located in geographically underserved areas. Also conducts outreach and tenant rights education in the community.

Provides legal advice and representation on domestic abuse and family law matters. Information available in regard to immigration, public benefits, tenant/landlord disputes, discrimination law, and contested restraining orders.

The website provides legal information and a guide to legal help. Addresses civil legal problems only including family law, debt and consumer issues, aging/elder law, government benefits, housing, domestic violence, health, employment, immigration, and more.

A telephone intake and referral system which connects callers to legal information including advice, brief legal service, and referrals to agencies where legal representation is available.

Staff attorneys will often help a caller by preparing court papers, negotiating and advocating on their behalf. Advises and assists with family law (divorce, separation, custody, child support), housing issues, foreclosure, evictions, access to government benefits, access to medical care and benefits, education rights, employment issues (primarily for agricultural workers), and consumer related issues (bankruptcy, debt collections, fraud).

State office providing technical assistance and dispute resolution services to landlords and tenants in manufactured dwelling parks. Provides copies of relevant laws and general information on rights and responsibilities. Assists clients in making decisions about how to handle manufactured dwelling park-related situations. May be referred to local mediation services for dispute resolution. Also maintains the statewide Manufactured Home Park Directory, which offers information on spaces available for rent.

Provides legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance with routine legal matters (civil, non-criminal), usually regarding housing, public benefits, family, or elder law. Some locations may offer additional services.

Provides legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance with routine legal matters (civil, non-criminal), usually regarding housing, public benefits, family, or elder law. Offers a senior law hotline. Some locations may offer additional services.

Provides legal advice and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance with legal matters (civil, non-criminal), usually regarding housing, public benefits, family (focused on domestic violence), stalking, child support, employment, or elder law. Offers a tenant advice hotline.

Provides general legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance with routine legal matters (civil, non-criminal), usually regarding housing, public benefits, family, or elder law. Some locations may offer additional services.

Provides legal advice and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance with legal matters (civil, non-criminal), usually regarding housing, public benefits, family (focused on domestic violence), stalking, child support, employment, or elder law. Offers a tenant advice hotline.

Provides legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance with routine legal matters (civil, non-criminal), usually regarding housing, public benefits, family, or elder law. Offers a tenant advocate hotline. Some locations may offer additional services.

Provides legal advice and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance with legal matters (civil, non-criminal), usually regarding housing, public benefits, family (focused on domestic violence), stalking, child support, employment, or elder law. Offers a tenant advice hotline.

Provides a hotline/message phone to tenants experiencing issues with housing or landlord disputes who need information about renters' rights. Also offers online resources about evictions and terminations, discrimination and retaliation, habitability and repairs, and guides about leases, deposits, and fees.

Provides empowerment-based tenant counseling, education, and assistance to help tenants learn their rights and take action to resolve housing problems. Trained non-attorney tenant counselors offer phone tenant counseling services to assist people with questions about landlord-tenant laws and discuss strategies to prevent housing loss.

Provides information about tenant rights, eviction prevention, and legal assistance, referring cases requiring legal advice or representation by attorneys to Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Fair Housing Council of Oregon, and Oregon Law Center. Also, conducts outreach and tenant rights education in the community. Has culturally-specific intake and case workers located in geographically underserved areas.