ORS 90.355
Portable cooling device allowed

  • exceptions
  • landlord termination based on violation

(1)

As used in this section:

(a)

“Extreme heat event” means a day on which the Housing and Community Services Department determines that a heat event has occurred based on a predicted or indicated excessive heat warning or heat advisory by the National Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

(b)

“Forecast zone” means a region for which the National Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issues forecasts and some watches and warnings based on differences in weather.

(c)

“Portable cooling device” includes air conditioners and evaporative coolers, including devices mounted in a window or that are designed to sit on the floor but not including devices whose installation or use requires alteration to the dwelling unit.

(2)

A landlord may not prohibit or restrict a tenant from installing or using a portable cooling device of the tenant’s choosing, unless:

(a)

The installation or use of the device would:

(A)

Violate building codes or state or federal law;

(B)

Violate the device manufacture’s written safety guidelines for the device;

(C)

Damage the premises or render the premises uninhabitable; or

(D)

Require amperage to power the device that cannot be accommodated by the power service to the building, dwelling unit or circuit;

(b)

If the device would be installed in a window:

(A)

The window is a necessary egress from the dwelling unit;

(B)

The device would interfere with the tenant’s ability to lock a window that is accessible from outside;

(C)

The device requires the use of brackets or other hardware that would damage or void the warranty of the window or frame, puncture the envelope of the building or otherwise cause significant damages;

(D)

The restrictions require that the device be adequately drained to prevent damage to the dwelling unit or building; or

(E)

The restrictions require that the device be installed in a manner that prevents risk of falling; or

(c)

The restrictions require that the device be:

(A)

Installed or removed by the landlord or landlord’s agent;

(B)

Subject to inspection or servicing by the landlord or landlord’s agent; or

(C)

Removed from October 1 through April 30.

(3)

A landlord may not enforce a restriction on portable cooling devices against a tenant allowed under subsection (2) of this section unless the restrictions are in writing and delivered to the tenant. The written restrictions must include whether the landlord intends to operate, whenever there is an extreme heat event for the forecast zone of the premises, one or more community cooling spaces available to the tenant that are located on or near the premises and that maintain a temperature of not higher than 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

(4)

A landlord is immune from liability for any claim for damages, injury or death caused by a portable cooling device installed by the tenant.

(5)

A landlord who must limit portable cooling devices for a building under subsection (2)(a)(D) of this section shall prioritize allowing the use of devices for individuals who require a device to accommodate a disability. A landlord is not responsible for any interruption in electrical service that is not caused by the landlord, including interruptions caused by an electrical supply’s inability to accommodate use of a portable cooling device.

(6)

If a landlord issues a termination notice under ORS 90.392 (Termination of tenancy for cause) or 90.630 (Termination by landlord) based on a violation of a restriction regulating a portable cooling device allowed under subsection (2) of this section:

(a)

On each day that there is an extreme heat event for the forecast zone of the premises, the notice period described in ORS 90.392 (Termination of tenancy for cause) (3), (4), (5) or (6) or 90.630 (Termination by landlord) (1), (3) or (6) does not run.

(b)

The termination notice must state:

(A)

The deadline of a cure period designated in the notice, if any;

(B)

That the date of termination specified in the notice will be extended by one day for each day that there is an extreme heat event for the forecast zone of the premises; and

(C)

That information regarding days with an extreme heat event for the forecast zone can be found on the website for the Housing and Community Services Department. [2022 c.86 §2; 2023 c.442 §71]
Note: Section 6 (1), chapter 86, Oregon Laws 2022, provides:
Sec. 6. (1) Section 2 of this 2022 Act [90.355 (Portable cooling device allowed)] applies to tenancies commenced before, on or after the effective date of this 2022 Act [March 23, 2022]. [2022 c.86 §6(1)]
Note: 90.355 (Portable cooling device allowed) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 90 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 90.355 — Portable cooling device allowed; exceptions; landlord termination based on violation, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

90.100
Definitions
90.105
Short title
90.110
Exclusions from application of this chapter
90.112
Maximum occupancy limit
90.113
Additional exclusion from application of chapter
90.115
Territorial application
90.120
Applicability of other statutory lien, tenancy and rent provisions
90.125
Administration of remedies
90.130
Obligation of good faith
90.135
Unconscionability
90.140
Types of payments landlord may require or accept
90.145
Tenant or applicant who conducts repairs, routine maintenance or cleaning services not employee of landlord
90.147
Delivery of possession
90.148
Landlord acts that imply acceptance of tenant abandonment or relinquishment of right to occupy
90.150
Service or delivery of actual notice
90.155
Service or delivery of written notice
90.160
Calculation of periods or notices
90.220
Terms and conditions of rental agreement
90.222
Renter’s liability insurance
90.228
Notice of location in 100-year flood plain
90.230
Rental agreements for occupancy of recreational vehicle in park
90.243
Qualifications for drug and alcohol free housing
90.245
Prohibited provisions in rental agreements
90.250
Receipt of rent without obligation to maintain premises prohibited
90.255
Attorney fees
90.260
Late rent payment charge or fee
90.262
Use and occupancy rules and regulations
90.263
Vehicle tags
90.265
Interest in alternative energy device installed by tenant
90.275
Temporary occupancy agreement
90.295
Applicant screening charges
90.297
Prohibition on charging deposit or fee to enter rental agreement
90.300
Security deposits
90.302
Fees allowed for certain landlord expenses
90.303
Evaluation of applicant
90.304
Statement of reasons for denial
90.305
Disclosure of certain matters
90.310
Disclosure of legal proceedings
90.315
Utility or service payments
90.316
Carbon monoxide alarm
90.317
Repair or replacement of carbon monoxide alarm
90.318
Criteria for landlord provision of certain recycling services
90.320
Landlord to maintain premises in habitable condition
90.322
Landlord or agent access to premises
90.323
Maximum rent increase
90.324
Calculation of maximum rent increase
90.325
Tenant duties
90.340
Occupancy of premises as dwelling unit only
90.355
Portable cooling device allowed
90.358
Dwelling use as family child care home allowed
90.360
Effect of landlord noncompliance with rental agreement or obligation to maintain premises
90.365
Failure of landlord to supply essential services
90.367
Application of security deposit or prepaid rent after notice of foreclosure
90.368
Repair of minor habitability defect
90.370
Tenant counterclaims in action by landlord for possession or rent
90.375
Effect of unlawful ouster or exclusion
90.380
Effect of rental of dwelling in violation of building or housing codes
90.385
Retaliatory conduct by landlord
90.390
Discrimination against tenant or applicant
90.391
Information to veterans required in notice
90.392
Termination of tenancy for cause
90.394
Termination of tenancy for failure to pay rent
90.395
Required delivery of notice of rental assistance and support services before termination for nonpayment
90.396
Acts or omissions justifying termination 24 hours after notice
90.398
Termination of tenancy for drug or alcohol violations
90.401
Remedies available to landlord
90.403
Taking possession of premises from unauthorized possessor
90.405
Effect of tenant keeping unpermitted pet
90.410
Effect of tenant failure to give notice of absence
90.412
Waiver of termination of tenancy
90.414
Acts not constituting waiver of termination of tenancy
90.417
Duty to pay rent
90.420
Enforceability of landlord liens
90.425
Disposition of personal property abandoned by tenant
90.427
Termination of tenancy without tenant cause
90.429
Termination of tenancy for certain rented spaces not covered by ORS 90.505 to 90.850
90.430
Claims for possession, rent, damages after termination of rental agreement
90.435
Limitation on recovery of possession of premises
90.440
Termination of tenancy in group recovery home
90.445
Termination of tenant who commits criminal act of physical violence
90.449
Landlord discrimination against victim
90.453
Release of victim from tenancy
90.456
Continuing tenancy after release of victim
90.459
Change of locks at request of victim
90.460
Alternate exit from bedroom required
90.462
Electric vehicle charging stations
90.465
Right of city to recover from owner for costs of relocating tenant due to condemnation
90.472
Termination by tenant called into active state service by Governor
90.475
Termination by tenant due to service with Armed Forces or commissioned corps of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
90.485
Restrictions on landlord removal of vehicle
90.490
Prohibited acts in anticipation of notice of conversion to condominium
90.493
Prohibited acts following notice of conversion to condominium
90.505
Definitions for ORS 90.505 to 90.850
90.510
Statement of policy
90.512
Definitions for ORS 90.514 and 90.518
90.514
Disclosure to prospective tenant of improvements required under rental agreement
90.516
Model statement for disclosure of improvements required under rental agreement
90.518
Provider statement of estimated cost of improvements
90.525
Unreasonable conditions of rental or occupancy prohibited
90.527
Renter’s liability insurance in park
90.528
Use of common areas or facilities
90.530
Pets in facilities
90.545
Fixed term tenancy expiration
90.550
Permissible forms of tenancy
90.555
Subleasing agreements
90.560
Definitions for ORS 90.560 to 90.584
90.562
Utility and service charges
90.564
Charge for cable, satellite or Internet
90.566
Conversion to direct billing for garbage service
90.568
Pro rata billing
90.570
Public service charge pro rata apportionment
90.572
Submeter billing
90.574
Conversion to submeter or pro rata billing for water
90.576
Legislative findings
90.578
Conversion to submeter or direct billing for large parks
90.580
Entry to read submeter
90.584
Park specific billing for water
90.600
Increases in rent
90.605
Persons authorized to receive notice and demands on landlord’s behalf
90.610
Notice of proposed change in rule or regulation
90.620
Termination by tenant
90.630
Termination by landlord
90.632
Termination of tenancy due to physical condition of manufactured dwelling or floating home
90.634
Prohibition against lien for rent
90.640
Park damaged by natural disaster
90.643
Conversion of park to planned community subdivision of manufactured dwellings
90.645
Closure of park
90.650
Notice of tax provisions to tenants of closing park
90.655
Park closure notice to nontenants
90.660
Local regulation of park closures
90.671
Closure of marina
90.675
Disposition of manufactured dwelling or floating home left in facility
90.680
Sale of dwelling or home on rented space
90.710
Causes of action
90.720
Action to enjoin violation of ORS 90.750 or 90.755
90.725
Landlord or agent access to rented space
90.727
Maintenance of trees in rented spaces
90.729
Temporary movement of floating home
90.730
Landlord duty to maintain rented space, vacant spaces and common areas in habitable condition
90.732
Landlord registration
90.734
Manager or owner continuing education requirements
90.736
Civil penalties
90.738
Enforcement of registration and education requirements
90.740
Tenant obligations
90.750
Right to assemble or canvass in facility
90.755
Right to speak on political issues
90.765
Prohibitions on retaliatory conduct by landlord
90.767
Mandatory mediation
90.769
Informal dispute resolution
90.771
Confidentiality of information regarding disputes
90.775
Rules
90.800
Policy
90.840
Park purchase funds, loans
90.842
Notice of sale of facility
90.844
Procedures for purchase of facility by tenants
90.846
Notices and processes in facility transfer
90.848
Exceptions to facility transfer requirements
90.849
Notice of conveyance
90.850
Owner affidavit certifying compliance with requirements for sale of facility
90.860
Definitions for ORS 90.865 to 90.875
90.865
Dealer notice of rent payments and financing
90.870
Manner of giving notice
90.875
Remedy for failure to give notice

Current through early 2026

§ 90.355. Portable cooling device allowed's source at oregon​.gov