ORS § 90 § 90.340
Occupancy of premises as dwelling unit only; notice of tenant absence.
Operative Text
Unless otherwise agreed, the tenant shall occupy the dwelling unit only as a dwelling unit. The rental agreement may require that the tenant give actual notice to the landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the premises in excess of seven days no later than the first day of the extended absence.
Oregon Revised Statutes § 90.340 establishes two baseline rules for residential tenancies. First, unless the landlord and tenant agree otherwise, the rental unit must be used solely as a place to live — not for business, commercial, or other non-residential purposes. Second, a rental agreement may include a clause requiring the tenant to notify the landlord before or on the first day of any planned absence lasting more than seven consecutive days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 90.340, compliant operators generally limit the permitted use of a rental unit to residential occupancy unless a written agreement expressly allows another use. Landlords who want advance notice of extended tenant absences — for example, to monitor the property or address maintenance issues — typically include a clear notice requirement in the lease specifying that tenants must provide actual notice no later than the first day of any absence exceeding seven days. Operators who do not include such a clause in the rental agreement generally cannot enforce an absence-notification requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.340 means that your tenancy is presumed to be for residential living purposes only, unless your rental agreement explicitly permits another use of the unit. If your lease contains an extended-absence notice clause, you may be expected to inform your landlord before or on the first day of any trip or absence lasting more than a week. Tenants who have questions about how this provision applies to their lease or living situation can consult a local tenant-rights organization or Oregon's statewide tenant assistance resources for general guidance.
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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