Bill > HB2297

This bill modifies Oregon's residential tenancy laws to discourage tenants from delaying rent payment until the eviction process is underway. Specifically, the bill amends ORS 90.395 to require tenants to pay not only the original nonpayment amount specified in a termination notice but also any additional rent that becomes due before the payment date. If a tenant tenders rent on the trial date, the landlord can now receive a money judgment for their court costs and reasonable attorney fees. A court must dismiss a possession complaint if the landlord failed to provide required notices, prevented the tenant from paying rent, or if the tenant has tendered the full rental amount owed. The bill also clarifies that "nonpayment" refers to unpaid rent, late charges, utility fees, and other charges specified in the rental agreement, but excludes damages to the property. These changes will apply to termination notices issued on or after January 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation and giving both landlords and tenants advance notice of the new requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2297