Carpet Padding Safety Requirements

Summary

Landlords in Oregon must maintain safe rental properties, including ensuring stairs are not slippery. If you experience unsafe conditions, document the issue and report it to your landlord. If unresolved, contact Oregon Housing and Community Services for further assistance.

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I live in public housing and there is no padding under the carpet on my staires makes the staires slippery well i slipped and went down my whole flight of staires hurt myself pretty bad. just wiondering if it is required that there be padding under the carpet especially on the staires
Hi Brandi,
I'm sorry to hear about your fall. In Oregon, landlords must maintain premises in a habitable condition. This includes ensuring that the property is safe for tenants.
- Landlords must adhere to the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
- Safety issues like slippery stairs may fall under this requirement.
- You might want to report this to your landlord and seek medical attention if needed.
Do you need information on how to file a complaint or take further action?
yes
Hi Brandi,
To file a complaint or take further action regarding the unsafe stairs in your public housing:
- Document the condition of the stairs and your injuries.
- Report the issue to your landlord in writing.
- If unresolved, you may contact the Oregon Housing and Community Services for assistance.
Would you like contact information for Oregon Housing and Community Services?
yes
Sure, Brandi. Here is the contact information for Oregon Housing and Community Services:

Oregon Housing and Community Services


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Summer St. NE, Suite B, Salem, OR *
Website: www.oregon.gov/ohcs

You may reach out to them for assistance with your housing issue.
thank you
You're welcome, Brandi. If you need further assistance or have any additional questions, feel free to ask. Take care and I hope your issue gets resolved soon.