Oregon Repair & Habitability Laws
Oregon landlords must maintain rental units in a habitable condition under ORS 90.320[ not confirmed ].
Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Yes — expressly authorized for essential services and general habitability failures after notice
- Rent Withholding
- Tenant may reduce rent to fair rental value of substandard unit
- Notice Required
- Written notice required; timeframe varies by urgency of condition
- Habitability Standards
- Weatherproofing, heating, plumbing, electrical, sanitary conditions, pest control, structural safety, hot water
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Landlord duty to maintain habitability: must comply with housing codes, maintain structural elements, plumbing, heating, and keep common areas safe and sanitary.
Not confirmed against its source · checked
Tenant remedy for essential services: if landlord fails to provide essential services (heat, hot water, electricity) the tenant may immediately arrange for substitute services and deduct the cost from rent.
Source confirmed · Official state source
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“����� 90.365 Failure of landlord to supply essential services; remedies. (1) If contrary to the rental agreement or ORS 90.320 or 90.730 the landlord intentionall…”
Tenant remedies for landlord noncompliance: includes rent reduction, repair and deduct, and lease termination after notice and landlord's failure to remedy.
Source confirmed · Official state source
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“����� 90.360 Effect of landlord noncompliance with rental agreement or obligation to maintain premises; generally. (1)(a) Except as provided in this chapter, if t…”
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