ORS § 456 § 456.797
Remedy for failure to give notice.
Operative Text
(1) Any person who suffers any ascertainable loss of money or property, real or personal, as a result of the failure of an owner of a participating property to provide notices or otherwise comply with the provisions of ORS 456.781, 456.788, 456.792 (1), 456.814 or 456.819 may bring an individual action in an appropriate court to recover actual damages. The court or the jury may award punitive damages, and the court may provide injunctive relief and any other equitable relief the court considers necessary and proper. (2) The court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs at trial and on appeal to a prevailing plaintiff in an action under this section.
ORS § 456.797 establishes a private right of action for individuals who suffer a measurable financial or property loss because a participating-property owner failed to provide required notices or otherwise comply with specific sections of Oregon's housing law (ORS 456.781, 456.788, 456.792(1), 456.814, or 456.819). A court or jury may award actual damages and, where appropriate, punitive damages; courts may also grant injunctive or other equitable relief. A prevailing plaintiff may additionally recover reasonable attorney fees and costs, both at trial and on appeal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 456.797, owners of participating properties who fail to deliver the notices or meet the compliance obligations set out in the referenced statutes expose themselves to civil liability, including actual and potentially punitive damages. Operators who maintain documented, timely notice practices for each of the covered statutory requirements are generally better positioned to demonstrate compliance. Keeping organized records of all required disclosures and communications is a standard practice among compliant property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 456.797 gives tenants and other affected individuals the right to sue in court if they suffer a real, measurable loss because a participating-property owner did not follow the notice or compliance requirements of the referenced Oregon statutes. If a court finds in the plaintiff's favor, it can award actual damages, punitive damages, and equitable relief such as an injunction; attorney fees and costs may also be recoverable, which can make it more accessible to pursue a claim. Tenants who believe an owner has failed to comply with the relevant notice provisions may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options available under this section.
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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