Greystar Manager Says My Private Patio And Recessed Walkway Are “public Space.” Anyone Allowed To Stand At My Windows. Oregon.
Location: Eugene, OR
I live in a Greystar managed complex. My front door is on a recessed side walkway that leads only to my unit. It is not the breezeway. My ground-floor unit also has a small covered patio area outside my bedroom window.
A woman from outside the property has repeatedly walked into my alcove, stood on my doormat, and peered into my windows. She also went into another neighbor’s private area and he reported it. I reported her twice to management and asked if they could remind people to stay on sidewalks and not enter the recessed areas belonging to individual homes.
Today the property manager emailed me saying that the area in front of my door and bedroom window is not considered private space, and that “it is legal for individuals to approach your door” and this “does not constitute a lease violation.” He also said that my patio and everything in front of my windows is “absolutely not your private area.”
This seems wrong based on everything I’ve read about Oregon law. Google says a private patio is part of the rented premises and not public access.
Here are photos of the layout so you can see what I mean. You can clearly see the breezeway vs my alcove. The only people who ever walk down my walkway are visitors intentionally approaching my home or lost delivery drivers.
My question is simple: Is it true that my patio and recessed entry are considered public space in Oregon? Can anyone walk up to my windows and linger there? Shouldn’t these areas be exclusive-use areas for the tenant unless the lease says otherwise?
I have asked for a copy of my lease multiple times, and they still haven’t provided it, so I can’t confirm what it says about patios or exclusive use.
Is this normal for Greystar, or am I being given incorrect information.
Any help, insight, or references would be appreciated.
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