Oregon Senate Bill 608 - Limitations on No-Cause Evictions

Summary

Prohibits 'no-cause' evictions after the first year of occupancy, except in specific situations like landlord family move-in or property sale, often requiring relocation assistance.

Rights & Rules

01.
After a tenant has occupied a rental unit for more than 12 months, landlords generally cannot issue a 'no-cause' eviction notice.
02.
If a landlord evicts a tenant without cause after the first year (for reasons such as owner move-in or renovation), they typically must provide relocation assistance equal to one month's rent.

Penalties

01.
Landlords who unlawfully attempt to evict a tenant without cause or fail to pay required relocation assistance may be liable for three months' rent plus actual damages.
02.
An eviction notice issued in violation of this law is invalid and cannot be used to remove a tenant.

Verified Citations

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 90.427

Source

"Limitations on landlord's right to terminate tenancy; circumstances when tenant may terminate tenancy; effect of landlord's failure to comply."