Q: In oregon how long is a landlord required to keep maintenance records and invoices for repairs. Can I request these?
I am looking to prove that i submitted maintenance requests that the fans in my bathroom and kitchen and dining area were not working and that the landlord did not repair them in a reasonable amount of time and now i have mold growth in my bathroom and also the drywall has deteriorated and is leaving holes in the walls near the shower and the floor boards are soft.
A: You may well have claims against the landlord or at least potential defenses if the landlord is seeking to hold you accountable for the mold, etc. but the burden of proof is likely to be upon you to show that the landlord knew or reasonably should have known of the habitability problems and did not fix them. For that, it certainly helps to have copies of notices you sent to the landlord. However a landlord is not required to keep the original or copies of such notices. So anytime you send something to the landlord, it is wise for you to keep your own copy; indeed to just keep a file containing your lease and copies of any/all communications with the landlord - signed and dated. Good luck.
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