Bill > HB3378

This bill amends Oregon state law to enhance tenant rights and dwelling habitability standards, specifically focusing on access and cooling requirements for rental units. The legislation modifies ORS 90.320 to require landlords to provide working locks for all dwelling entrance doors and windows, and introduces a new provision mandating that landlords offer multiple access methods, including software-based mobile phone applications, alongside traditional access methods like keys, fobs, or access codes. For new buildings with construction permits issued on or after April 1, 2024, landlords must also provide adequate cooling facilities in at least one room of the dwelling unit, which can include central air conditioning, heat pumps, or portable air conditioning devices. Additionally, the bill updates ORS 458.395 to require the Housing and Community Services Department to publish information about heat events and provide resources for landlords to meet the new cooling facility requirements. The changes aim to improve tenant comfort, safety, and accessibility in rental properties, with particular attention to addressing extreme heat conditions and modernizing access technologies.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3378