ORS § 90 § 90.456
Continuing tenancy after release of victim.
Operative Text
Notwithstanding the release of a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, bias crime or stalking, and any immediate family members of that tenant, from a rental agreement under ORS 90.453 or the exclusion of a perpetrator of domestic violence, sexual assault, bias crime or stalking as provided in ORS 90.459 or 105.128, if there are any remaining tenants of the dwelling unit, the tenancy shall continue for those tenants. Any fee, security deposit or prepaid rent paid by the victim, perpetrator or other tenants shall be applied, accounted for or refunded by the landlord following termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession by the remaining tenants as provided in ORS 90.300 and 90.302.
Oregon Revised Statutes § 90.456 addresses what happens to a tenancy when a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, bias crime, or stalking is released from a rental agreement, or when a perpetrator is excluded from the unit. Under this provision, the tenancy does not automatically end for everyone — any remaining tenants in the dwelling unit retain the right to continue living there. Financial matters such as fees, security deposits, and prepaid rent are handled at the end of the tenancy according to the standard rules set out in ORS 90.300 and 90.302.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 90.456, a compliant property owner or manager recognizes that releasing a victim-tenant from a rental agreement, or excluding a perpetrator, does not terminate the tenancy for other occupants who remain in the unit. Operators generally update their records to reflect the continuing tenancy of remaining tenants and avoid treating the departure of the victim or perpetrator as grounds to end the overall tenancy. When the remaining tenants eventually vacate and deliver possession, the landlord accounts for, applies, or refunds any security deposits, fees, and prepaid rent in accordance with ORS 90.300 and 90.302.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.456 protects remaining tenants by ensuring that a tenancy continues in full force even after a co-tenant who is a victim has been released from the rental agreement or a perpetrator has been excluded from the unit. Remaining tenants generally have the right to stay in the dwelling and should not face eviction or lease termination solely because of those changes in occupancy. If a landlord attempts to end the tenancy or improperly withholds deposits or prepaid rent contrary to ORS § 90.456 and ORS 90.300 and 90.302, tenants may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or Oregon's state housing resources to understand available options.
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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