We just moved into a luxury apartment rental in downtown portland. The building was built in 2006. Prior to move-in and signing the lease I asked about the age of the carpet. I was told it was replaced last summer. I documented in an email that if the carpet is > 5 years old I want the property management company to replace it. We didn't actually get to see the unit until move-in (one of those buildings with show units). I can clearly tell the carpet is old. I have asked for 3 weeks for them to provide evidence of the carpet replacement/age. They have not probably because they know it's not 1 year old. Questions:
1. According to OR law - do landlords have to replace carpets after a certain period?
2. Since I signed the lease under false pretenses what are my legal options? Do I have any? Can I legally negotiate them to replace them?
3. How can I legally document the state of the carpet to ensure I am not charged for damages when I move out (we black lite the carpet - stains everywhere. We sent images to the leasing staff).
They are stating that if I'm not happy I can move to a different unit with hard floors and pay the $300 a month differential. I don't want to move. I want my carpet to be in livable condition!!!
1. According to OR law - do landlords have to replace carpets after a certain period?
2. Since I signed the lease under false pretenses what are my legal options? Do I have any? Can I legally negotiate them to replace them?
3. How can I legally document the state of the carpet to ensure I am not charged for damages when I move out (we black lite the carpet - stains everywhere. We sent images to the leasing staff).
They are stating that if I'm not happy I can move to a different unit with hard floors and pay the $300 a month differential. I don't want to move. I want my carpet to be in livable condition!!!