Bill > SB586

This bill modifies Oregon's landlord-tenant law regarding termination of tenancy, primarily focusing on providing more specific guidelines for when and how a landlord can end a rental agreement. The bill updates existing statutes to clarify notice requirements for different types of tenancies, particularly when a landlord wants to terminate a lease due to selling the property. Key changes include establishing distinct notice periods depending on the circumstances: for most situations involving sale or intended occupancy by the landlord, tenants must receive 90 days' notice, but in certain cases where the property is being sold, a 60-day notice is allowed if the landlord also pays the tenant one month's rent. The bill also specifies that landlords must provide written evidence of a purchase offer when terminating a tenancy for this reason, and introduces penalties for landlords who violate these new provisions, such as being liable for three months' rent plus actual damages if they improperly terminate a tenancy. Additionally, the bill updates the standard residential eviction complaint form to reflect these new termination notice requirements, ensuring legal documentation aligns with the updated statutory language.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB586