Austin v. Danford

Plaintiffs (tenants) brought an action against defendants (landlords) under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. ORS 91.700 to 91.895. Tenants alleged that landlords (1) failed to maintain the rented premises in a habitable condition, (2) deliberately refused or were grossly negligent in failing to provide an essential service and (3) engaged in retaliatory conduct by threatening to bring an action to evict tenants. The trial court entered judgment for landlords. We affirm.

On February 1, 1980, tenants began renting a mobile home located in a rural area under an oral agreement with…