OAR 813 § 813-270-0090
Landlord Reimbursement
Operative Text
(1) In addition to and not in lieu of the uses of funds allowed under the ORI Manual adopted pursuant to OAR 813-270-0025, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the ORI Manual, ORI funds may be used to provide financial assistance to landlords to mitigate damages caused by tenants who have been rehoused with the assistance of ORI funds. (2) Financial assistance to landlords under this rule shall be provided in accordance with the rules established for the Housing Choice Landlord Guarantee Program, as set forth in OAR 813-360-0010 through 813-360-0055, except that: (a) References to the “Housing Choice Landlord Guarantee Program,” “HCLGP,” the “Housing Choice Voucher Program,” and “Rehousing Initiatives” in OAR 813-360-0010 through 813-360-0055 shall be understood to refer to ORI; and (b) Only damages caused by tenancies funded in whole or in part by ORI funds and established on or after July 1, 2025, as evidenced by the effective date of a fully executed rental agreement, are eligible for financial assistance under this rule.
OAR 813 § 813-270-0090 establishes that Oregon Rehousing Initiative (ORI) funds can be used to reimburse landlords for damages caused by tenants who were housed using ORI assistance, in addition to other permitted uses of those funds. The reimbursement process follows the same rules as the Housing Choice Landlord Guarantee Program (OAR 813-360-0010 through 813-360-0055), with ORI substituted wherever that program is referenced. Only tenancies that were funded at least in part by ORI and began on or after July 1, 2025—as shown by a fully executed rental agreement—are eligible for this damage reimbursement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under OAR 813 § 813-270-0090, landlords who house tenants placed through the Oregon Rehousing Initiative may be eligible for financial assistance to offset damages those tenants cause. Compliant operators generally document tenancy start dates carefully, since only tenancies with rental agreements fully executed on or after July 1, 2025, qualify for reimbursement under this provision. Landlords familiar with the Housing Choice Landlord Guarantee Program rules (OAR 813-360-0010 through 813-360-0055) will recognize the process, as those same procedures govern ORI reimbursement claims.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
OAR 813 § 813-270-0090 is primarily a landlord-facing provision, but it reflects a broader ORI framework designed to encourage landlords to accept tenants rehoused with public assistance. Tenants placed through ORI programs may find that this reimbursement mechanism makes landlords more willing to participate, potentially expanding housing options. Tenants with questions about how ORI funds affect their tenancy or rights can consult Oregon Housing and Community Services or a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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