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Landlords cannot require proof ofimmigration status or social security number  \n·Wait 72 hours after posting the unitbefore accepting applications  \n● There are limits on whatlandlords can charge based onwhether they use a screeningcompanyt  \n·List screening criteria &cost  \n# RENTER ACTIONS:\n\n● Track order applications are received  \n·Provide any of the following forms of I.D.:o Reasonable non-government I.D.(like awork I.D.card)  \nRENTER ACTIONS:  \nRENTER ACTIONS:  \n·Check that your screening fee isnot more than originally listed  \n·Wait until the application periodopens to avoid an 8-hour delaypenalty in processing your application  \no Any government-issued I.D.(even expired)o Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbero Immigrant or non-immigrant visao Permanent resident cardo Social security card  \n● Ask if landlords use a screeningcompany and what they charge  \n·Keep records of when application wassubmitted.If requested,landlordshave to send the date they receivedthe application within 5 business days  \n# EXEMPTIONS:These requirements don't apply for the following:\n\n● Certain affordable housing unitst  \n● Units not rented to,or advertised to,general public  \n● Units shared with the landlord(as their primary residence)o Living in an ADU or duplex on the same property with the landlordo Living in a shared unit with the landlord  \n# APPLICATIONREFUSAL\n\nINCOME TO RENT RATIOS  \nLANDLORD ACTIONS:  \nLANDLORD ACTIONS:  \n● Only consider the income of certainapplicants who have a financialresponsibility to pay rent  \n● Give written notice about decisionwithin two weeks of screening  \nLANDLORD ACTIONS:  \n·Applications can be refused for:o Repeated,documented violationswith the same landlordo Incomplete applicationo Withholding informationo Lying on application  \n● Tell you in writing why you're denied if:o You paid a screening fee ORo You specifically request it  \n● Screen tenants without financialresponsibility for other things likecriminal records  \n# RENTER ACTIONS:\n\n● Unaffordable rentst:  \n● Write a letter requesting an explanationif you are denied  \no Require income to be no more than 2times the rent  \nRENTER ACTIONS:  \n● Ifyou are denied,you have 30 days toappeal the decision  \n·Double check that every part of theapplication is complete  \n● Affordable rentst:  \no Require income to be no more than 2.5times the rent  \n# IFA LANDLORD FAILS TO COMPLY:\n\nRENTER ACTIONS:  \nLandlords may be liable up to $250 per violation ofthe law to any applicant plus other qualifying costsand damages  \n·When applying,consider which householdmembers will be financially responsiblefor rent  \n# HAVEA DISABILITY?\n\n3  \n·Landlords must prioritize tenants with a self-identified mobility disability during the first 8 hours of the open application period  \n·Reasonable accommodations or modifications cannot be a reason to deny an application  \n·If a reasonable accommodation is denied,the landlord is required to provide two 24-hour periods to submit another request  \n·Landlords must allow tenants to accept the unit if the accommodation is still denied after the above attempts  \ntFor details on affordable rent and fee limits,see:https://portland.gov/phb/rental-services/application-and-screening  \nIf you believe your landlord is in violation of this law,you can call the Renters'Rights Hotline for general information at (503)288-0130,the City of Portland at 503-823-1303,or contact your local Legal Aid office or an attorneyInformation is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for legal adviceShared/Programs &Projects/Tenant Education/TEP Core/Hotline/FAIR Handouts","cbCaieolawk6PloL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieolawk6PloL","pdf",1952526,"English","# APPLYING\n## FEES\n## I.D. & CITIZENSHIP\n## LANDLORD ACTIONS\n## RENTER ACTIONS\n## EXEMPTIONS\n## APPLICATION REFUSAL\n## INCOME TO RENT RATIOS\n## IFA LANDLORD FAILS TO COMPLY\n## HAVE A DISABILITY?","[{\"question\":\"What identification can 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