OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College, in partnership with the Community Legal and Educational Access and Referral (CLEAR) Clinic, is hosting a free tenant rights presentation to inform community members about their rights as tenants under Oregon law. 

Tenant’s Rights 101 will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4, noon to 1 p.m., in the Wacheno Welcome Center, Start Lab Room 151, on the college’s Oregon City campus, located at 19600 Molalla Ave. Parking is free, and all are welcome to attend. 

Presenters from the CLEAR Clinic will provide an overview of Oregon landlord and tenant laws, including topics such as rental agreements, security deposits, rent increases, fees and utilities, maintenance and habitability, termination notices, and special circumstances such as domestic violence. The session is designed to empower tenants with knowledge and resources to understand what landlords can and cannot do. 

The CLEAR Clinic offers legal information and referrals to underserved communities in the Portland metro area. Staffed by legal professionals and trained volunteers, the clinic provides accessible, no-cost support to help individuals understand and navigate civil legal issues. 

For questions, contact benefits@clackamas.edu. 

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