ORS § 90 § 90.130
Obligation of good faith.
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Every duty under this chapter and every act which must be performed as a condition precedent to the exercise of a right or remedy under this chapter imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement.
Oregon Revised Statutes § 90.130 establishes that every duty and every required act under Oregon's residential landlord-tenant law must be carried out honestly and in good faith. This applies equally to both the performance of obligations and the enforcement of rights or remedies under the chapter. The rule functions as a baseline standard of conduct woven into every other provision of the law, meaning no party can technically comply with a rule while acting dishonestly or in bad faith to undermine its purpose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 90.130, property owners and managers are generally expected to act honestly and in good faith when carrying out any duty or exercising any right under Oregon's landlord-tenant statutes. Compliant operators typically ensure that notices, lease enforcement actions, and other required procedures reflect genuine, honest intent rather than pretextual or manipulative motives. Documenting the legitimate business reasons behind significant decisions—such as lease terminations or rent increases—can reflect the kind of transparent conduct this provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.130 gives tenants a basis to challenge landlord conduct that, while perhaps technically procedural, appears designed to circumvent the honest purposes of Oregon's landlord-tenant law. If a landlord's actions seem pretextual or dishonest—such as using a technical notice requirement as a pretext for retaliation—this provision may be relevant to raising a defense or counterclaim in a legal proceeding. Tenants who believe a landlord is acting in bad faith may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Oregon housing law to understand what options may be available.
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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