Tenants

Every year in the United States over 700 people die in apartment fires and approximately 7,000 people are injured.  Many of these deaths could have been prevented if there had been working smoke alarms in the residence. 

The best defense against a fire is to:

• First prevent it from occurring and second

• Prepare your family on how to react and escape in case of a fire

Remember no matter how fire safe you are, what your neighbors do will affect you.

A significant number of fires are started by juveniles.  Children unattended with access to matches and lighter is often a deadly combination.  To learn more about juvenile firesetting and parental liability / responsibility make sure to always carry "Renters Insurance".  Most individual are unaware that the landlords fire insurance policy does not cover any of your possessions or temporary relocation costs regardless of where the fire starts.

Resources and Websites

If you have safety issues with your landlord attempt to settle the issue with them first. Both the cities of Beaverton and Tigard have a Dispute Mediation department.   

Fire and safety concerns can be directed to Deputy Fire Marshal Eric McMullen at 503-612-7010(direct) or 503-612-7000.

To assist with landlord / manager issues (click on links)

Questions about Oregon Landlord Tenant Law (click on link)

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