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State of Oregon Law Library Legal Research Blog

07/07/2021
Amanda Duke

 

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Oregon’s COVID-19 eviction freeze ended on June 30. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended the federal eviction moratorium until July 31, 2021, to those who qualify. To see if this extension applies to you, you will need to complete this form, and then give it to your landlord. Please note that the foreclosure moratorium remains unchanged and in effect in Oregon until September 30, 2021.

If the CDC moratorium does not apply to you, the ending of Oregon's freeze means rent must be paid for July and going forward. If you are unable to pay, there is a program to assist with rent, the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP). The OERAP helps pay for up to 12 months back rent (utilities other than phone and renter's insurance can also be covered) and 3 months of rent going forward. This program is open to all Oregonians, regardless of citizenship status. Additionally, OERAP may be able to pay upcoming rent for homeless individuals who are starting a new rental lease. The OERAP website also has a section for landlords to understand the rules. 

The Oregon legislature recently passed two bills to address the end of the eviction freeze that provide some additional support for those that cannot pay: Senate Bill (SB) 278 and Senate Bill (SB) 282. SB 278 allows for a 60-day extension on evictions for those that qualify for the OERAP. You must show proof of OERAP application to your landlord in order to qualify for the 60-day grace period. SB 282 extends the grace period to pay back rent accrued from April 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021; whether or not you qualify for the OERAP, this back rent will not need to be paid until February 28, 2022. Tenants cannot be evicted for this back pay until March 1, 2022. Landlords also cannot charge fees for back rent from this time, and your credit history cannot be affected.

These laws are in place due to COVID-19 and may change in the future. The Oregon State Bar is currently offering free consultations on the OERAP program, through their lawyer referral program, make sure to mention the program when you call. If you need further legal assistance, please refer to our A to Z Legal Aid LibGuide.  

Additional Resources

  • The Oregon State Bar has a video and extensive FAQ section on these new rules.
  • The Rental and Housing Assistance agency has a landlord and tenant resource page on the current eviction rules and a legal resource page for housing-related issues during COVID-19.
  • City of Portland landlord and tenant resource page.
  • Multnomah county has expanded the extension for those within the county who apply to OERAP to a 90-day grace period. Check your county of residence to see if additional protections have been enacted. (updated 7/9)
  • The Oregon courts website has eviction-related court forms for both landlord and tenant, including rights. 
  • 211 Info (or by calling 211) has information on several other rental assistance programs.
  • Legal Aid Services of Oregon has an extensive help section on various housing topics.
01/08/2019
Amanda Duke
It’s a new year and for Oregon lawyers this means continuing legal education. The SOLL has several new CLE programs in stock.
 
The ABCs of Oregon Legal Services: Accessibility, Barriers, and Challenges
The State of the Union: Masterpiece Cakeshop and Other LGBT Law Developments
Courthouse Facility Dogs: Assisting in the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes
Aiding and Abetting: The Legal Realities of Animals in the Service of People
Current Developments in Federal Indian Law
Mandatory Abuse Reporting for Oregon Attorneys 2018
Advanced Estate Planning 2018
Up in Smoke? Hot Spots for Cannabis Businesses
 
Valid library account users can view all CLE titles using our catalog’s CLE list.  The CLEs can also be searched by the type of credit. If the CLE title you want is checked out  you can place an online hold to get in line for the next available copy.
07/26/2018
profile-icon Lewis Zimmerman

Appearing in court can be very confusing. It can be downright impossible if you don't understand the language spoken in court or in court documents. However, OJD has resources available to help.

Interpreter Services

Under Oregon Law, you have the right to have a free interpreter under some circumstances. You can request an interpreter in court or through OJD's language access services and resources home page

Non-English Language Forms

Oregon provides a number of official court forms in English. Some of these court forms and instructions have been translated into other languages. 

 

07/07/2017
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If you're looking for a specific type of continuing legal credit this year, the State of Oregon Law Library has just added a new feature to help you find what you need. Our catalog now offers the ability to search the CLE collection by type of credit, and as a special bonus, we've added several new CLEs from 2016 and 2017!

To use the new feature, access the catalog by clicking on the open book icon on our homepage:

Then, click the tile that says "special searches":

From this page, you will see a list of every type of CLE credit we have in our collection. Simply click any link to see which CLEs are available for checkout. You can click any title to get more information about the CLE, including exactly how many credits it offers.

Happy searching!

 

06/02/2017
profile-icon Lewis Zimmerman

As a non-lawyer it can be difficult to get reliable answers about everyday legal problems. Can my landlord really evict me for that? How long do I have to pay child support? What happens at a SSI hearing?

The Oregon Legal Aid community is here to help! They have prepared a number of useful booklets on legal topics. These up to date booklets are a excellent first stop when researching legal problems. 

You can download the PDF books for free from OregonLawHelp.org

02/10/2017
profile-icon Lewis Zimmerman

The Oregon Department of Justice is charged with creating a number of manuals for use by state and local government in Oregon. These manuals are useful guides to the internal workings of Oregon's agencies and units of government. You can purchase these manuals from the ODOJ's website

This site is especially useful if you are interested in obtaining public records in Oregon. The AG's Public Records and Meeting's Manual is available for free. It goes over the process of requesting records step by step. The book even includes samples and forms. 

If you're planning on putting in a public records request in Oregon the Public Records and Meeting's Manual is a good place to start.

09/05/2016
profile-icon Lewis Zimmerman

Happy Labor Day Oregon!

Oregon has a long history of recognizing labor and its struggle to organize. On February 21st 1887 Oregon became the first state to recognize Labor Day as a state holiday.

The State of Oregon continues to work to assist working Oregonians. The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is the agency in Oregon charged with protecting workers and workers’ rights.  

The Wage and Hour Division  is the part of BOLI that enforces laws covering minimum wage and disputes over payment of wages.  If you think you are being underpaid or cheated of wages you have earned the Wage and Hour Division can help.

The Civil Rights Division is the part of BOLI that protects Oregonians from unlawful discrimination. This division covers employment discrimination, housing and public accommodation discrimination. If you think you’ve been discriminated against check out the information about filing a complaint.

BOLI has been working to protect Oregon’s workers since 1903. Read about BOLI’s long and proud history in their anniversary book.

BOLI conducts a large number of hearings as a part of its administration of Oregon’s labor laws.  The final orders of the agency are collected in the BOLI Orders  volumes. You can review all these orders online. They are a great way to research your own labor or discrimination question. BOLI also prepares a digest that organized many of the orders by subject. Use this digest to pin down the order you’re looking for!

Enjoy the fine weather this weekend fellow Oregonians but remember the workers who’ve made Oregon great!

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