HB 3642
Allows landlords to terminate month-to-month residential tenancies without cause.
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- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill allows landlords in Oregon to terminate month-to-month residential tenancies without needing a specific cause, such as non-payment of rent or property damage. It also repeals existing limits on how much landlords can increase rent. Landlords must provide a 10-day written notice for week-to-week tenancies and a 30-day notice for month-to-month tenancies, with longer notice periods for fixed-term leases. The bill also includes provisions related to rent increases and protections for tenants in formerly publicly supported housing.
Key provisions
- Landlords can terminate month-to-month tenancies without cause.
- Limits on rent increases have been repealed.
- Notice periods for termination are specified (10 days for week-to-week, 30 days for month-to-month).
- Longer notice periods apply to fixed-term tenancies.
- Specific notice requirements for terminating tenancies due to reasons such as demolition or conversion.
- Provides for a 90-day notice for termination due to a qualifying landlord reason.
- Civil penalties for non-compliance with rent control provisions.
- Protections for tenants in formerly publicly supported housing regarding rent increases.
Who is affected
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Housing Providers
- Property Owners
- Low-income renters
Notable changes
- Eliminates restrictions on rent increases, allowing landlords to raise rents without limitations.
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Primary sponsor
E. Werner Reschke
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