Oregon Tenant Harassment Laws
Oregon law expressly prohibits landlord retaliation and self-help tactics.
Key Rules
- Retaliation Prohibited
- Yes — explicit prohibition on retaliatory evictions, rent increases, and interference with services
- Utility Shutoff
- Prohibited without tenant consent or court order
- Self Help Prohibited
- Yes — lockouts and utility shutoffs without court process are illegal
- Remedies
- Actual damages, up to 3 months rent in punitive damages, attorney's fees
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Utility shutoff prohibited: landlord may not voluntarily interrupt utility services essential to the tenant's health and safety.
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Retaliation prohibited: landlord may not retaliate against a tenant for reporting housing violations, joining a tenant union, or exercising legal rights. Retaliation creates a defense to eviction.
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Legal Aid Resources
Community Alliance of Tenants
Oregon statewide
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