Lane v. Kelley

FORT, S. J.

This case was brought by a tenant against a landlord, alleging violations of the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. ORS 91.770. Plaintiff sought damages both for failure to maintain the premises in habitable condition and for water damage to her personal property resulting from leakage. For the former she claimed reduction of rent from the agreed monthly rental of $325 to $125 per month for the full 12-month period of her occupancy, totaling $2,400. For the damaged personal property, the value of $700 was alleged. Defendants counterclaimed for three months’ unpaid rent…