Appendices

Referral Telephone Numbers

ASUO Legal Services
University of Oregon
EMU Rm 334
Post Office Box 3835
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 346-4273
Provides free legal services to all enrolled students at the University of Oregon. Certain services require filing and document preparation fees.

Community Action Organization
1001 SW Baseline
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Tenant classes: (503) 648-3253
Fair Housing: (503) 693-3290
Listing of low-income housing in Washington County: (503) 648-6646

Credit Bureaus:
Equifax: 800-685-1111
TransUnion: 800-851-2674
TRW Credit: 800-682-7654

Department of Justice Consumer Hotline
100 Justice Building
Salem, OR 97310
(503) 378-4320
Has no legal jurisdiction over the Act and cannot give legal advice about rental questions, but will provide a free copy of the Act and a guide to Small Claims Court. Open 8:30 a.m. to noon M-F. Also contact the hotline for rental referral agency complaints.

Fair Housing Council of Oregon
520 SW 6th Ave, Suite 1050
Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 223-8295
1-800-424-3247
Answers questions about discrimination.

Housing Authority
Multnomah County: (503) 228-2178
Washington County: (503) 693-4794
Clackamas County: (503) 655-8267
Offers housing that very low-income people can afford.
Refer to housing in phone book for other counties.

Information Referral Services:
If you're having problems locating help, try the information referral number in your area:
Eugene (Whitebird): 342-HELP; 1-800-422-7558
Helpline of South Coast: (541) 888-5911
Grants Pass (Josephine County): (541) 479-HELP
Medford (Jackson County): (541) 779-HELP
Portland (United Way): (503) 222-5555

Lane County Legal Aid Service
376 E 11th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-6056
A non-profit corporation organized to provide legal assistance to low-income persons who live in Lane County or are involved in court action there.

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
(503) 222-5555

Multifamily Housing Council of Oregon
An organization for landlords providing assistance in tenant screening, property management, and education of landlords.
2765 19th St. SE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1912

Multnomah County Legal Aid Service
700 SW Taylor, Suite 300
Portland, Oregon 97205
(503) 224-4086

Oregon Bar Association
Provides referral service for those in need of a lawyer. As of press time the charge is $35. Statewide: 1-800-452-7636

Oregon State Bar
5200 SW Meadows Road
PO Box 1689
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035-0889
Portland: (503) 620-0222
WATS: 1-800-452-8260

Oregon State Bureau of Labor and Industries, Civil Rights Division
To file a discrimination complaint contact the Civil Rights Division near you.
Portland: (503) 731-4075
Eugene: (541) 686-7623

Portland Housing Center
Information on non-profit organizations which provide low-income and moderate-income housing within the city limits.
(503) 282-7744

Public Utility Commission
For utility complaints, contact the commission in Salem
1-800-522-2404

Tel-law tape system sponsored by the Oregon State Bar
Portland: (503) 620-3000
Statewide: 1-800-452-4776
Landlord/Tenant Law: tape# 7215

United Way Information and Referral System
718 West Burnside
Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 222-5555

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