Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Oregon
Occupancy Number for Leasing an Apartment
Quick questions. What is the maximum number of occupants by oregon law allowed in a 2 bed room apartment? How many Adults? How many children?
My wife and I have a 3yr old, a 2yr old and a 2 month old. We want to move into a 2 bedroom, I am told we can until the 2 month old is 12 months old. Can infact 3 children and 2 adults occupy a 2 bedroom apartment by oregon law?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Occupancy Number for Leasing an Apartment
Oregon law provides a "safe harbor" for landlords, which allows the landlord to limit the number of tenants in one housing unit to 2 persons per bedroom (whether they are children or adults is immaterial). This means that a landlord can limit a 2 bedroom apartment to a total of 4 tenants.
Since you and your wife have 3 children, this would exceed that limit and the landlord can refuse to rent to you.
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