ORS § 90 § 90.115
Territorial application.
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This chapter applies to, regulates and determines rights, obligations and remedies under a rental agreement, wherever made, for a dwelling unit located within this state.
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 90 (cited as ORS § 90.115) establishes that the state's landlord-tenant law governs any rental arrangement for a dwelling unit physically located in Oregon, regardless of where the rental agreement was signed or executed. This means the protections, duties, and remedies set out in Chapter 90 apply based on where the housing unit sits, not where the contract was formed. Both parties to such a rental agreement are subject to Oregon law on these matters.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 90.115, operators of rental housing located in Oregon are bound by Chapter 90's requirements no matter where they drafted or signed their lease agreements. A compliant property owner or manager generally ensures that their lease terms, notices, and practices conform to Oregon's landlord-tenant statutes rather than the laws of another state where the agreement may have been executed. This territorial rule means that out-of-state management companies and landlords with Oregon properties are equally subject to Chapter 90's obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.115 establishes that tenants living in Oregon dwelling units are protected by Oregon's Chapter 90 landlord-tenant law, even if their lease was signed in another state or contains a clause pointing to another state's law. Tenants can generally raise Chapter 90 rights and remedies in disputes about their Oregon housing regardless of where the rental agreement originated. Tenant-rights organizations in Oregon can provide general information about how this territorial rule may apply to a given housing situation.
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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