ORS § 90 § 90.250
Receipt of rent without obligation to maintain premises prohibited.
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A rental agreement, assignment, conveyance, trust deed or security instrument may not permit the receipt of rent free of the obligation to comply with ORS 90.320 (1) or 90.730.
ORS § 90.250 establishes that no rental agreement, assignment, conveyance, trust deed, or security instrument can legally allow a landlord to collect rent while being relieved of the duty to maintain habitable conditions. The obligation to comply with Oregon's habitability standards under ORS 90.320(1) and 90.730 is treated as inseparable from the right to receive rent. In other words, any contractual language attempting to waive or eliminate that maintenance duty is void under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 90.250, property owners and managers cannot rely on any lease clause, assignment, or financing instrument to escape their habitability obligations while still collecting rent. Compliant operators ensure that no lease term, addendum, or transfer document purports to waive the duties set out in ORS 90.320(1) or 90.730. Reviewing rental agreements and related instruments to confirm that no such waiver language appears is a standard practice for operators seeking to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.250 means that a tenant's obligation to pay rent is legally tied to the landlord's duty to maintain habitable premises — no lease or other document can sever that connection. If a rental agreement contains language suggesting the landlord is exempt from habitability requirements, that language is generally unenforceable under this provision. Tenants who believe their landlord is collecting rent while failing to meet habitability standards may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, a legal aid office, or Oregon's court system to understand what remedies 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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