How should an Oregon landlord handle a tenant repair request?

Short answer

Acknowledge a tenant repair request in writing, diagnose the issue quickly, give the tenant a clear timeline, provide proper entry notice under ORS 90.322 if needed, complete the work, and document the resolution. Essential-service failures warrant urgent action under ORS 90.320 and ORS 90.360.

When this comes up

Any time a tenant reports a problem — by email, text, phone, or in-person.

Oregon rule or source to check

ORS 90.320 (habitability), ORS 90.322 (entry), ORS 90.360 (essential services).

Practical workflow

1. 1. Log the request in writing. Convert every verbal request into a written ticket with date, time, and tenant contact info.
2. 2. Triage the urgency. Essential-service failures (heat, water) get same-day attention; routine items get a target date.
3. 3. Schedule entry properly. Give 24-hour notice unless tenant consents or there is an emergency.
4. 4. Complete and confirm. Do the work, leave the unit clean, and send a short follow-up confirmation.
5. 5. Save the record. Keep the original request, communications, contractor invoices, and follow-up in the file.

Common mistakes

Letting requests pile up in text threads, skipping entry notice for routine repairs, and not confirming completion.

Related forms or workflows

Maintenance request form, entry notice, contractor invoice, post-repair confirmation message.

Related questions

• Oregon landlord maintenance obligations
• Oregon habitability rules
• Oregon rent withholding
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• Oregon Landlord-Tenant Resource Center
• Oregon repair and habitability rules
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