ORS 90.380
Effect of rental of dwelling in violation of building or housing codes

  • remedy

(1)

As used in this section, “posted” means that a governmental agency has attached a copy of the agency’s written determination in a secure manner to the main entrance of the dwelling unit or to the premises or building of which the dwelling unit is a part.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

If a governmental agency has posted a dwelling unit as unsafe and unlawful to occupy due to the existence of conditions that violate state or local law and materially affect health or safety to an extent that, in the agency’s determination, the tenant must vacate the unit and another person may not take possession of the unit, a landlord may not continue a tenancy or enter into a new tenancy for the dwelling unit until the landlord corrects the conditions that led to the agency’s determination.

(b)

If a landlord knowingly violates paragraph (a) of this subsection, the tenant may immediately terminate the tenancy by giving the landlord actual notice of the termination and the reason for the termination and may recover from the landlord either two months’ periodic rent or up to twice the actual damages sustained by the tenant as a result of the violation, whichever is greater. The tenant need not terminate the tenancy to recover damages under this section.

(3)

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(a)

If a governmental agency has given a written notice to a landlord that a dwelling unit has been determined to be unlawful, but not unsafe, to occupy due to the existence of conditions that violate state or local law and materially affect health or safety to an extent that, in the agency’s determination, although the unit is safe for an existing tenant to occupy, another person may not take possession of the unit, the landlord may not enter into a new tenancy for the dwelling unit until the landlord corrects the conditions that led to the agency’s determination.

(b)

If a landlord knowingly violates paragraph (a) of this subsection, the tenant may recover from the landlord either two months’ periodic rent or up to twice the actual damages sustained by the tenant as a result of the violation, whichever is greater.

(c)

Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this subsection, a landlord is not liable to a tenant for a violation of paragraph (a) of this subsection if, prior to the commencement of the tenancy, the landlord discloses to the tenant that the dwelling unit has been determined to be unlawful to occupy.

(d)

A disclosure described in paragraph (c) of this subsection must be in writing, include a description of the conditions that led to the agency’s determination and state that the landlord is obligated to correct the conditions before entering into a new tenancy. The landlord shall attach a copy of the agency’s notice to the disclosure. The notice copy may provide the information required by this paragraph to be disclosed by the landlord to the tenant.

(e)

A disclosure described in paragraph (c) of this subsection does not release the landlord from the duties imposed by this chapter, including the duty to maintain the dwelling unit in a habitable condition pursuant to ORS 90.320 (Landlord to maintain premises in habitable condition) or 90.730 (Landlord duty to maintain rented space, vacant spaces and common areas in habitable condition). A tenant who enters into a tenancy after the landlord’s disclosure does not waive the tenant’s other remedies under this chapter. The disclosure does not prevent the governmental agency that made the determination from imposing on the landlord any penalty authorized by law for entering into the new tenancy.

(4)

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(a)

If a governmental agency has made a determination regarding a dwelling unit and has posted or given notice for conditions described in subsection (2)(a) or (3)(a) of this section, a landlord may not accept from an applicant for that dwelling unit a deposit to secure the execution of a rental agreement pursuant to ORS 90.297 (Prohibition on charging deposit or fee to enter rental agreement) unless, before accepting the deposit, the landlord discloses to the applicant as provided by subsection (3)(c) of this section that the dwelling unit has been determined to be unlawful to occupy.

(b)

If a landlord knowingly violates paragraph (a) of this subsection or fails to correct the conditions leading to the agency’s determination before the date a new tenancy is to begin as provided by the agreement to secure the execution of a rental agreement, an applicant may terminate the agreement to secure the execution of the rental agreement by giving the landlord actual notice of the termination and the reason for termination. As a result of a termination, the applicant may recover from the landlord an amount equal to twice the deposit. If an applicant recovers damages for a violation pursuant to this paragraph, the applicant may not recover any amounts under ORS 90.297 (Prohibition on charging deposit or fee to enter rental agreement).

(5)

If, after a landlord and a tenant have entered into a tenancy, a governmental agency posts a dwelling unit as unsafe and unlawful to occupy due to the existence of conditions that violate state or local law, that materially affect health or safety and that:

(a)

Were not caused by the tenant, the tenant may immediately terminate the tenancy by giving the landlord actual notice of the termination and the reason for the termination; or

(b)

Were not caused by the landlord or by the landlord’s failure to maintain the dwelling, the landlord may terminate the tenancy by giving the tenant 24 hours’ written notice of the termination and the reason for the termination, after which the landlord may take possession in the manner provided in ORS 105.105 (Entry to be lawful and peaceable only) to 105.168 (Minor as party in proceedings pertaining to residential dwellings).

(6)

If the tenancy is terminated, as a result of conditions as described in subsections (2), (4) and (5) of this section, within 14 days of the notice of termination the landlord shall return to the applicant or tenant:

(a)

All of the deposit to secure the execution of a rental agreement, security deposit or prepaid rent owed to the applicant under this section or to the tenant under ORS 90.300 (Security deposits); and

(b)

All rent prepaid for the month in which the termination occurs, prorated, if applicable, to the date of termination or the date the tenant vacates the premises, whichever is later.

(7)

If conditions at premises that existed at the outset of the tenancy and that were not caused by the tenant pose an imminent and serious threat to the health or safety of occupants of the premises within six months from the beginning of the tenancy, the tenant may immediately terminate the rental agreement by giving the landlord actual notice of the termination and the reason for the termination. In addition, if the landlord knew or should have reasonably known of the existence of the conditions, the tenant may recover either two months’ periodic rent or twice the actual damages sustained by the tenant as a result of the violation, whichever is greater. The tenant need not terminate the rental agreement to recover damages under this section. Within four days of the tenant’s notice of termination, the landlord shall return to the tenant:

(a)

All of the security deposit or prepaid rent owed to the tenant under ORS 90.300 (Security deposits); and

(b)

All rent prepaid for the month in which the termination occurs, prorated to the date of termination or the date the tenant vacates the premises, whichever is later.

(8)

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(a)

A landlord shall return the money due the applicant or tenant under subsections (6) and (7) of this section either by making the money available to the applicant or tenant at the landlord’s customary place of business or by mailing the money by first class mail to the applicant or tenant.

(b)

The applicant or tenant has the option of choosing the method for return of any money due under this section. If the applicant or tenant fails to choose one of these methods at the time of giving the notice of termination, the landlord shall use the mail method, addressed to the last-known address of the applicant or tenant and mailed within the relevant four-day or 14-day period following the applicant’s or tenant’s notice.

(9)

If the landlord fails to comply with subsection (8) of this section, the applicant or tenant may recover the money due in an amount equal to twice the amount due. [Formerly 91.817; 1993 c.369 §11; 1995 c.559 §24; 2001 c.596 §32]

Source: Section 90.380 — Effect of rental of dwelling in violation of building or housing codes; remedy, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Recovery of damages for renting out of “posted” unfit dwelling does not require that notice of unfitness be affixed to dwelling. Sunflower v. Bladorn, 168 Or App 206, 1 P3d 513 (2000)

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 notice periods
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
90.360
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
90.396
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 committing criminal act of physical violence
90.449
Landlord discrimination against victim
90.453
Termination by tenant who is victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking
90.456
Other tenants remaining in dwelling unit following tenant termination or exclusion due to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking
90.459
Change of locks at request of tenant who is victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking
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
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