Question

In Oregon, retaliatory conduct by the landlord is illegal against a tenant who?

1) joins a tenant union
2) complains to a government agency about unsanitary conditions of a dwelling
3) complains to the landlord about the habitability of a dwelling

Answer 1

Retaliatory conduct by a landlord is illegal in Oregon against tenants who join a tenant union, complain to a government agency about unsanitary conditions, or complain to the landlord about habitability.

Step-by-step explanation:

Retaliatory conduct by the landlord is illegal in Oregon against a tenant who:

1. Joins a tenant union: If a tenant joins a tenant union, the landlord cannot engage in retaliatory conduct such as raising the rent or evicting the tenant.
2. Complains to a government agency about unsanitary conditions of a dwelling: If a tenant files a complaint with a government agency about unsanitary conditions, the landlord cannot retaliate against the tenant.
3. Complains to the landlord about the habitability of a dwelling: If a tenant informs the landlord about issues affecting the habitability of the dwelling, the landlord cannot engage in retaliatory conduct.