ORS § 100.255 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.255
100.255 Processing of documents filed with Real Estate Agency
Status: in_force

(1) If after review the Real Estate Agency determines that a report or amendment submitted for filing under ORS 100.250 (Documents required to be filed with Real Estate Agency) (1) satisfies the requirements of ORS 100.260 (Condominium Information and Annual Reports) , and all fees have been paid, the Real Estate Agency shall file the document and designate the filing “current.”

(2) The Real Estate Agency files a document by indicating thereon that it has been filed by the Real Estate Agency and the date of filing. The time of filing shall be considered to be 12:01 a.m. on that date. After filing a document, the Real Estate Agency shall return a copy to the association.

(3) If the Real Estate Agency refuses to file a document, the Real Estate Agency shall return it to the association within 10 business days after the document was received by the Real Estate Agency, together with a brief written explanation of the reason or reasons for the refusal.

(4) The Real Estate Agency’s duty to file documents under this section and ORS 100.250 (Documents required to be filed with Real Estate Agency) is ministerial. The Real Estate Agency is not required to verify or inquire into the legality or truth of any matter included in any document delivered to the Real Estate Agency for filing. The Real Estate Agency’s filing or refusing to file a document does not:

(a) Affect the validity or invalidity of the document in whole or in part; or

(b) Relate to the correctness or incorrectness of information contained in the document.

(5) The Real Estate Agency’s refusal to file a document does not create a presumption that the document is invalid or that information contained in the document is incorrect.

(6) If the Real Estate Agency refuses to file a document delivered to the Real Estate Agency for filing, the association, in addition to any other legal remedy which may be available, shall have the right to appeal from such final order pursuant to the provisions of ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) . [1989 c.595 §39; 1995 c.31 §5]

Note: See note under 100.250 (Documents required to be filed with Real Estate Agency) .

Source: Section 100.255 — Processing of documents filed with Real Estate Agency; procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 92.495 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 92 / Section 92.495
92.495 Cease and desist order
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Real Estate Commissioner finds that any owner, subdivider, series partitioner, developer or other person is violating any of the provisions of ORS 92.305 (Definitions for ORS 92.305 to 92.495) to 92.495 (Cease and desist order) or of the alternative requirements of the commissioner prescribed pursuant to ORS 92.425 (Conditions prerequisite to sale) (3), the commissioner may order the persons to desist and refrain from violating the provisions or requirements, or from the further sale or lease of lots, parcels or interests within the subdivision or series partition.

(2) Whenever the commissioner finds that any subdivider, series partitioner, developer or other person is violating, or has violated or is about to violate, any of the provisions of ORS 92.305 (Definitions for ORS 92.305 to 92.495) to 92.495 (Cease and desist order) or the alternative requirements of the commissioner prescribed pursuant to ORS 92.425 (Conditions prerequisite to sale) (3) the commissioner may bring proceedings in the circuit court within the county in which the violation or threatened violation has occurred or is about to occur, or in the county where the person, firm or corporation resides or carries on business, in the name of and on behalf of the people of the State of Oregon against the person, firm or corporation, and any other person or persons concerned in or in any way participating or about to participate in the violation, to enjoin the person, firm or corporation or any other person from continuing the violation or engaging in the violation or doing any act or acts in furtherance of the violation, and to apply for the appointment of a receiver or conservator of the assets of the defendant where an appointment is appropriate. [1974 c.1 §§19,20; 1975 c.643 §14; 1983 c.570 §28]

Source: Section 92.495 — Cease and desist order; injunction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors092.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.384 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.384
98.384 Destruction or disposition of unclaimed property
Status: in_force

If the State Treasurer determines after investigation that any property delivered under ORS 98.352 (Report of abandoned property) has insubstantial commercial value, the State Treasurer may destroy or otherwise dispose of the property at any time. No action or proceeding may be maintained against the state or any officer or against the holder for or on account of any action taken by the State Treasurer pursuant to this section. [1983 c.716 §37; 1993 c.694 §14; 2019 c.678 §19]

Source: Section 98.384 — Destruction or disposition of unclaimed property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.849 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.849
97.849 Authority of Department of Consumer and Business Services to take action regarding endowment care cemetery
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Consumer and Business Services may, if a cemetery authority responsible for an endowment care cemetery violates a provision of ORS 97.810 (Endowment care and nonendowed care cemeteries) to 97.920 (Judgment declaring nuisance, authorizing abatement and creating and foreclosing lien) with respect to the endowment care cemetery:

(a) Issue an emergency order to suspend or restrict the operations of an endowment care cemetery; or

(b) Take other action deemed necessary by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(2) After taking an action described in subsection (1) of this section, the director shall promptly provide opportunity for a hearing pursuant to ORS chapter 183.

(3) An emergency order is:

(a) Effective upon issuance;

(b) Reviewable as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) ; and

(c) Enforceable in the courts of this state. [2019 c.8 §2]

Note: 97.849 (Authority of Department of Consumer and Business Services to take action regarding endowment care cemetery) was added to and made a part of 97.810 (Endowment care and nonendowed care cemeteries) to 97.920 (Judgment declaring nuisance, authorizing abatement and creating and foreclosing lien) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 97.849 — Authority of Department of Consumer and Business Services to take action regarding endowment care cemetery , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.508 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.508
94.508 Approval by governing body
Status: in_force

(1) A development agreement shall not be approved by the governing body of a city or county unless the governing body finds that the agreement is consistent with local regulations then in place for the city or county.

(2) The governing body of a city or county shall approve a development agreement or amend a development agreement by adoption of an ordinance declaring approval or setting forth the amendments to the agreement. Notwithstanding ORS 197.015 (Definitions for ORS chapters 195, 196, 197 and 197A) (10)(b), the approval or amendment of a development agreement is a land use decision under ORS chapters 197 and 197A. [1993 c.780 §2; 2005 c.22 §74; 2007 c.354 §27]

Note: See note under 94.504 (Development agreements) .

Source: Section 94.508 — Approval by governing body; findings; adoption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.948 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.948
97.948 Grounds for discipline by director for violation of ORS 97.923 to 97.949
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may discipline a certified provider, master trustee or entity acting as a certified provider or master trustee without certification or registration who has been found by an audit or examination conducted by the director:

(a) To be in violation of ORS 97.923 (Definitions for ORS 97.923 to 97.949) to 97.949 (Notification by director to appropriate federal, state or local law enforcement officer of violation of ORS 97.923 to 97.949) ;

(b) To have liabilities that exceed assets;

(c) To be unable to meet obligations as they come due; or

(d) To be in a financial condition that fails to adequately protect the interests of customers.

(2) In disciplining a certified provider, master trustee or entity acting as a certified provider or master trustee without certification or registration under subsection (1) of this section, the director may take the following actions:

(a) Impose probation.

(b) Suspend the certificate or registration.

(c) Revoke the certificate or registration.

(d) Place limitations on the certificate or registration.

(e) Refuse to issue or renew a certificate or registration.

(f) Issue an order to cease and desist from the activities that support the discipline.

(g) Take any other disciplinary action that the director finds proper, including assessment of the costs of the investigation and disciplinary proceedings and assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation.

(3) If the certificate or registration of a certified provider or master trustee is suspended under this section, the holder of the certificate or registration may not engage in the activities allowed by the certificate or registration during the term of suspension. Upon the expiration of the term of suspension, the director shall reinstate the certificate or registration if the conditions for which the certificate or registration was suspended no longer exist.

(4) The director shall enter each case of disciplinary action on the records of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(5) Civil penalties under this section may be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(6) If the director takes disciplinary action under this section, the director may send a notice of the action to the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board and to the Attorney General. [2001 c.796 §4; 2003 c.362 §7; 2005 c.338 §2; 2012 c.7 §15]

Note: See note under 97.923 (Definitions for ORS 97.923 to 97.949) .

Source: Section 97.948 — Grounds for discipline by director for violation of ORS 97.923 to 97.949; suspension and revocation of certificate or registration; civil penalties; notification of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.513 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.513
94.513 Procedures on consideration and approval
Status: in_force

(1) A city or county may, by ordinance, establish procedures and requirements for the consideration of development agreements upon application by, or on behalf of, the owner of property on which development is sought or another person having a legal or equitable interest in that property.

(2) Approval of a development agreement requires compliance with local regulations and the approval of the city or county governing body after notice and hearing. The notice of the hearing shall, in addition to any other requirements, state the time and place of the public hearing and contain a brief statement of the major terms of the proposed development agreement, including a description of the area within the city or county that will be affected by the proposed development agreement. [1993 c.780 §3]

Note: See note under 94.504 (Development agreements) .

Source: Section 94.513 — Procedures on consideration and approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.910 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.910
100.910 Use of fees
Status: in_force

The moneys received under this chapter shall be paid into the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the General Fund in the Oregon Real Estate Department Account. [Formerly 94.480]

Source: Section 100.910 — Use of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.400 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.400
97.400 Disposal of newly created lots
Status: in_force

Any owner or association accepting the trust of handling and disposing of lots newly created pursuant to ORS 97.380 (Hearing) shall by the acceptance thereof agree to dispose of the lots only for burial purposes and at a price not less than that fixed by the county court or board of county commissioners. The net funds derived from the sale of the lots remaining after the payment of the reasonable expenses incident to the vacation and of the sale shall be placed in an irreducible and perpetual fund and the interest therefrom shall be used for the perpetual upkeep and beautification of the cemetery and the lots therein situated. The fund shall be placed in some reliable trust company specified by the court or board, which trust company shall invest the same and pay the income therefrom to the owner or association charged with the disposal of such lots. Any owner or association taking over the sale of the lots shall comply with such provisions as the court or board may require of it in the upkeep, beautification and care of the cemetery with the income thereof, and if such owner or association for any reason fails to perform such duties, the court or board may, on its own motion, from time to time, appoint some other association or individual to perform them. The restrictions of this section shall not apply to the sale of lots obtained by replatting cemeteries owned and maintained by any county.

Source: Section 97.400 — Disposal of newly created lots; disposition and use of proceeds from sale; failure of owner to perform duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.675 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.675
100.675 Inventory of filing
Status: in_force

(1) Within five working days after receipt of the prescribed filing fee under ORS 100.670 (Fees) and information filed under ORS 100.635 (Filing with commissioner) , 100.660 (Nonresidential condominium or security filing) or 100.668 (Documents and information included with filing) , the Real Estate Commissioner shall inventory the filing and determine whether the filing includes all required information and documentation and designate the filing as:

(a) Complete, if the commissioner determines that all required information and documentation is included; or

(b) Partially complete, if the commissioner determines that all required information and documentation is not included.

(2) If the commissioner designates the filing as complete under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the commissioner shall issue a notice of complete filing to the declarant.

(3) If the commissioner designates the filing as partially complete under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the commissioner shall issue to the declarant a notice of partial filing that:

(a) Itemizes the information and documentation that must be filed; and

(b) States that the filing will not be designated as complete until the commissioner receives the itemized information and documentation required.

(4) Within 45 days after the commissioner designates a filing as complete under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the commissioner shall review the filing and:

(a) Notify the declarant or developer in writing and specify what information or documentation in the filing does not meet the applicable requirements under this chapter or what additional information is necessary to review and approve the filing or, if the filing is made under ORS 100.635 (Filing with commissioner) , adopt and issue the disclosure statement;

(b) Approve the document filed for approval; or

(c) If the filing is made under ORS 100.635 (Filing with commissioner) , adopt and issue the disclosure statement under ORS 100.655 (Disclosure statement) .

(5) If the commissioner does not comply with subsection (4) of this section within 45 days after the date the filing is designated as complete, the filing is deemed approved.

(6) Upon approving the filing under this section, the commissioner shall provide written notice of the approval to the person making the filing. [Formerly 94.357; 2019 c.69 §26]

Source: Section 100.675 — Inventory of filing; review; approval; timelines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.235 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.235
105.235 Answer
Status: in_force

The defendant shall set forth in the answer the nature and extent of the interest of the defendant in the property. If the defendant is a lien creditor the defendant shall set forth how the lien was created, the amount of the debt secured thereby and remaining due, and whether such debt is secured in any other way, and if so, the nature of the other security.

Source: Section 105.235 — Answer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.633 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.633
105.633 Disclaimer of interest in property
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section:

(a) “Time of distribution” means the time when a disclaimed interest would have taken effect through possession or enjoyment.

(b) “Future interest” means an interest that takes effect through possession or enjoyment, if at all, at a time later than the time that the interest is created.

(2) Except for a disclaimer governed by ORS 105.634 (Disclaimer of rights of survivorship in jointly held property) or 105.636 (Disclaimer of interest by trustee) , the following rules apply to a disclaimer of an interest in property:

(a) The disclaimer takes effect when the instrument creating the interest becomes irrevocable or, if the interest arises under the law of intestate succession, when the decedent dies.

(b) The disclaimed interest passes according to any provision in the instrument creating the interest providing for the disposition of the specific interest in the event the interest is disclaimed, or according to any provision in the instrument creating the interest providing for the disposition of interests in general in the event the interests created by the instrument are disclaimed.

(3) If the instrument creating the interest does not contain a provision described in subsection (2)(b) of this section, or if the interest arises under the law of intestate succession, the following rules apply:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If the disclaimant is an individual, except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph, the disclaimed interest passes as if the disclaimant had died immediately before the time of distribution.

(B) If by law or under the instrument the descendants of the disclaimant would share in the disclaimed interest by any method of representation had the disclaimant died before the time of distribution, the disclaimed interest passes only to the descendants of the disclaimant who survive the time of distribution.

(C) If the disclaimed interest would pass to the disclaimant’s estate had the disclaimant died before the time of distribution, the disclaimed interest instead passes by representation to the descendants of the disclaimant who survive the time of distribution. If no descendant of the disclaimant survives the time of distribution, the disclaimed interest passes to those persons, including the state, but excluding the disclaimant, and in such shares, as would succeed to the transferor’s intestate estate under the intestate succession law of the transferor’s domicile had the transferor died at the time of distribution. However, if the transferor’s surviving spouse is living but is remarried at the time of distribution, the transferor is deemed to have died unmarried at the time of distribution.

(b) If the disclaimant is not an individual, the disclaimed interest passes as if the disclaimant did not exist.

(4) Upon the disclaimer of a preceding interest, a future interest held by a person other than the disclaimant takes effect as if the disclaimant had died or ceased to exist immediately before the time of distribution, but a future interest held by the disclaimant is not accelerated in possession or enjoyment. [2001 c.245 §6; 2009 c.17 §1]

Source: Section 105.633 — Disclaimer of interest in property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 93.959 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 93.959
93.959 URPTDA 8. Capacity of transferor
Status: in_force

(1) The capacity required to make or revoke a transfer on death deed is the same as the capacity required to make a will.

(2) A transfer on death deed or an instrument revoking a transfer on death deed that is procured by fraud, duress or undue influence is void.

(3) A proceeding must be commenced not later than 18 months after the transferor’s death to:

(a) Contest the capacity of the transferor; or

(b) Determine whether a transfer on death deed or an instrument revoking a transfer on death deed is void because it was procured by fraud, duress or undue influence. [2011 c.212 §8]

Note: See note under 93.948 (URPTDA 1. Short title) .

Source: Section 93.959 — URPTDA 8. Capacity of transferor; fraud, duress or undue influence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors093.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.367 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.367
90.367 Application of security deposit or prepaid rent after notice of foreclosure
Status: in_force

(1) A tenant who receives actual notice that the property that is the subject of the tenant’s rental agreement with a landlord is in foreclosure may apply the tenant’s security deposit or prepaid rent to the tenant’s obligation to the landlord. The tenant must notify the landlord in writing that the tenant intends to do so. The giving of the notice provided by this subsection by the tenant does not constitute a termination of the tenancy.

(2) A landlord may not terminate the tenancy of a tenant:

(a) Because the tenant has applied the security deposit or prepaid rent as allowed under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) For nonpayment of rent during the month in which the tenant applies the security deposit or prepaid rent pursuant to subsection (1) of this section unless an unpaid balance remains due after applying all payments, including the security deposit or prepaid rent, to the rent.

(3) If the tenant has not provided the written notice applying the security deposit or prepaid rent as required under subsection (1) of this section before the landlord gives a termination notice for nonpayment of rent, the tenant must provide the written notice within the notice period provided by ORS 90.392 (Termination of tenancy for cause) or 90.394 (Termination of tenancy for failure to pay rent) . If the tenant does not provide the written notice, the landlord may terminate the tenancy based upon ORS 90.392 (Termination of tenancy for cause) or 90.394 (Termination of tenancy for failure to pay rent) .

(4) Application of the security deposit or prepaid rent pursuant to subsection (1) of this section to an obligation owed to the landlord does not constitute a partial payment under ORS 90.417 (Duty to pay rent) .

(5) If the landlord provides written evidence from a lender or trustee that the property is no longer in foreclosure, the landlord may require the tenant to restore the security deposit or prepaid rent to the amount required prior to the tenant’s application of the security deposit or prepaid rent. The landlord shall allow the tenant at least two months to restore the security deposit or prepaid rent.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A tenant with a fixed term tenancy who receives actual notice that the property that is the subject of the tenant’s rental agreement with a landlord is in foreclosure may terminate the tenancy by delivering a written notice to the landlord specifying that the tenant has received notice that the property is in foreclosure and that the tenancy will terminate upon a designated date that is not less than 60 days after delivery of the notice unless within 30 days the landlord provides the tenant with written evidence from a lender or trustee that the property is no longer in foreclosure or with written evidence that a receiver has been appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to oversee the operation of the property.

(b) If the landlord does not provide the tenant with written evidence as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection within the 30-day period after delivery of the notice of termination, the tenancy terminates as provided in the notice. [2009 c.510 §4; 2011 c.42 §7a; 2013 c.294 §10]

Source: Section 90.367 — Application of security deposit or prepaid rent after notice of foreclosure; termination of fixed term tenancy after notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.925 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.925
94.925 Civil penalty
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Real Estate Commissioner may impose a civil penalty for violation of the provisions of ORS 94.803 (Definitions for ORS 94.803 and 94.807 to 94.945) and 94.807 (Application) to 94.945 (Advertising regulation) . No civil penalty shall exceed $1,000 per violation.

(2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [1983 c.530 §44; 1989 c.706 §8; 1991 c.734 §5]

Source: Section 94.925 — Civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.105 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.105
90.105 Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.” [Formerly 91.700]

Source: Section 90.105 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.660 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.660
100.660 Nonresidential condominium or security filing
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “nonresidential condominium” means a condominium in which all units are available exclusively for nonresidential uses or all units are to be offered for sale as a security under ORS 59.005 (Short title) to 59.505 (Provision of records to law enforcement and certain state agencies) .

(2) A declarant that proposes to submit real property to the condominium form of ownership under this chapter as a nonresidential condominium shall file with the Real Estate Commissioner nonresidential condominium documentation described in subsection (3) of this section and pay the fee required by ORS 100.670 (Fees) .

(3) The nonresidential condominium documentation must include:

(a) General information on the condominium, provided on a form prescribed and furnished by the commissioner, including:

(A) The name and address of the condominium and the county in which the condominium is located; and

(B) The name, address and telephone number of the declarant and any agent of the declarant.

(b) For approval of the declaration and bylaws, the documents and information required under ORS 100.668 (Documents and information included with filing) (2).

(c) For approval of a supplemental declaration, the documents and information required under ORS 100.668 (Documents and information included with filing) (3).

(4) After review of the nonresidential condominium documentation filed under this section, the commissioner may require the declarant to file additional documents and information related to the nonresidential condominium documentation that the commissioner deems necessary to review and approve the declaration and bylaws or a supplemental declaration under this chapter. [Formerly 94.356; 2019 c.69 §25]

Source: Section 100.660 — Nonresidential condominium or security filing; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.170 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.170
100.170 Easement held by declarant
Status: reserved

Subject to the provisions of the declaration, a declarant has an easement through the common elements as may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of discharging any obligation of the declarant or exercising any special declarant right, whether arising under the provisions of this chapter or reserved in the declaration or bylaws. [Formerly 94.066]

Source: Section 100.170 — Easement held by declarant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.262 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.262
90.262 Use and occupancy rules and regulations
Status: in_force

(1) A landlord, from time to time, may adopt a rule or regulation, however described, concerning the tenant’s use and occupancy of the premises. It is enforceable against the tenant only if:

(a) Its purpose is to promote the convenience, safety or welfare of the tenants in the premises, preserve the landlord’s property from abusive use, or make a fair distribution of services and facilities held out for the tenants generally;

(b) It is reasonably related to the purpose for which it is adopted;

(c) It applies to all tenants in the premises in a fair manner;

(d) It is sufficiently explicit in its prohibition, direction or limitation of the tenant’s conduct to fairly inform the tenant of what the tenant must or must not do to comply;

(e) It is not for the purpose of evading the obligations of the landlord; and

(f) The tenant has written notice of it at the time the tenant enters into the rental agreement, or when it is adopted.

(2) If a rule or regulation adopted after the tenant enters into the rental agreement works a substantial modification of the bargain, it is not valid unless the tenant consents to it in writing.

(3) If adopted, an occupancy guideline for a dwelling unit shall not be more restrictive than two people per bedroom and shall be reasonable. Reasonableness shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. Factors to be considered in determining reasonableness include, but are not limited to:

(a) The size of the bedrooms;

(b) The overall size of the dwelling unit; and

(c) Any discriminatory impact on those identified in ORS 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) .

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Bedroom” means a habitable room that:

(A) Is intended to be used primarily for sleeping purposes;

(B) Contains at least 70 square feet; and

(C) Is configured so as to take the need for a fire exit into account.

(b) “Habitable room” means a space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage or utility space and similar areas are not included. [Formerly 90.330]

Source: Section 90.262 — Use and occupancy rules and regulations; adoption; enforceability; restrictions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.220 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.220
105.220 Tenants and lien creditors as defendants
Status: in_force

The plaintiff shall make a tenant in dower, by the curtesy, for life or for years of any portion of the entire property and creditors having a lien upon any portion of the property defendants in the suit. When the lien is upon an undivided interest or estate of any of the parties and a partition is made, it is thenceforth a lien only upon the share assigned to such party; but such share shall be first charged with its just proportion of the cost of the partition in preference to such lien.

Source: Section 105.220 — Tenants and lien creditors as defendants; liens on undivided interests , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.761 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.761
94.761 Legislative findings regarding electric vehicle charging stations
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a) The purpose of ORS 94.762 (Electric vehicle charging stations) is to facilitate the installation of an electric vehicle charging station by an owner in a planned community for the owner’s personal residential use.

(b) Oregon courts have identified the following factors in determining whether personal property is a fixture:

(A) Whether the personal property is physically annexed to the real property;

(B) Whether the personal property is specifically adapted to the property; and

(C) Whether the person attaching the personal property objectively intended the personal property to become part of the real property when attached.

(c) Oregon courts have identified the objective intent of the annexer, described in paragraph (b)(C) of this subsection, as the most important of the three factors.

(2) Unless an owner and the homeowners association, or the declarant in lieu of the association, have negotiated a different outcome, an electric vehicle charging station installed under ORS 94.762 (Electric vehicle charging stations) on or before June 4, 2015, is deemed to be the personal property of the owner of the lot with which the charging station is associated. [2015 c.249 §2]

Source: Section 94.761 — Legislative findings regarding electric vehicle charging stations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 93.870 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 93.870
93.870 Statutory deed forms optional
Status: in_force

The form of deeds set forth in ORS 93.850 (Warranty deed form) to 93.865 (Quitclaim deed form) are permissive and not mandatory. Other forms of deeds may be used for the conveyance of real property. [1973 c.194 §5]

Source: Section 93.870 — Statutory deed forms optional , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors093.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 92.234 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 92 / Section 92.234
92.234 Revision, vacation of undeveloped subdivisions
Status: in_force

(1) Following a hearing conducted as required under ORS 92.225 (Review of undeveloped or developed subdivision plat lands) (4), the agency or body conducting the hearing may:

(a) Require the revision of a subdivision and a replat of the subdivision as it considers necessary, if it finds that the subdivision may be revised to comply with the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances and regulations and other modern subdivision control standards not in existence when the subdivision was initially approved; or

(b) Initiate proceedings, as provided in subsection (3) of this section, for vacation of the subdivision, if it finds that the subdivision cannot be revised in accordance with the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances and regulations and other modern subdivision control standards not in existence when the subdivision was initially approved.

(2) If an agency or body requires the revision and replat of a subdivision under subsection (1)(a) of this section, it shall approve the subdivision only upon the completion of the revisions as required by it and the replat of the subdivision as provided in ORS 92.180 (Authority to review replats) to 92.190 (Effect of replat) .

(3) If the agency or body determines that it is necessary to vacate a subdivision, the agency or body shall adopt an ordinance vacating the subdivision and providing for the vacation of lands within the subdivision that have been dedicated for public use. Title to lands within a vacated subdivision shall vest as provided in ORS 271.140 (Title to vacated areas) and 368.366 (Vesting of vacated property) . Any owner of lands described in the plat of the vacated subdivision who is aggrieved by the action of the agency or body in vacating the subdivision may appeal such action in the manner provided in ORS 34.010 (Former writ of certiorari as writ of review) to 34.100 (Power of court on review) . The ordinance adopted by the agency or body for the vacation of the subdivision and the lands therein dedicated to public use shall be filed with the county recording officer as provided in ORS 271.150 (Vacation records to be filed) .

(4) Nothing in ORS 92.205 (Policy) to 92.245 (Fees for review proceedings resulting in modification or vacation) shall prevent the owner of any lands within an undeveloped subdivision from seeking vacation of such subdivision under city or county vacation procedures and, if such vacation proceedings are commenced after the date of the notice of review of the subdivision by the agency or body, the review proceeding shall be suspended during such vacation proceedings. If the subdivision is vacated at the initiation of an owner, the review proceedings under ORS 92.205 (Policy) to 92.245 (Fees for review proceedings resulting in modification or vacation) shall be discontinued; but, if the subdivision is not vacated at the request of an owner, the review proceedings under ORS 92.205 (Policy) to 92.245 (Fees for review proceedings resulting in modification or vacation) shall be resumed at the termination of the proceedings brought by an owner of lands in the subdivision. [1973 c.569 §4; 1981 c.153 §54; 1985 c.369 §7]

Source: Section 92.234 — Revision, vacation of undeveloped subdivisions; vacation proceedings; effect of initiation by affected landowner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors092.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 92.410 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 92 / Section 92.410
92.410 Review of subdivisions for which public report issued
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the effective date of chapter 643, Oregon Laws 1975, prior to February 1, 1976, the Real Estate Commissioner may review any subdivision for which a public report has been issued and is dated prior to September 13, 1975, and when the commissioner considers it necessary for the protection of the public from fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, the commissioner may, after notice to the subdivider, issue a revised public report for the subdivider and subsequent developers of interests in the subdivision to comply with the provisions of ORS 92.305 (Definitions for ORS 92.305 to 92.495) to 92.495 (Cease and desist order) as though the public report had been issued and dated after September 13, 1975.

(2) Any subdivision for which a public report has been issued and is dated prior to September 13, 1975, and for which the commissioner has not issued a revised public report under subsection (1) of this section prior to February 1, 1976, shall not be required to comply with the amendments to ORS 92.305 (Definitions for ORS 92.305 to 92.495) to 92.495 (Cease and desist order) and made by chapter 643, Oregon Laws 1975. [1975 c.643 §22]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 643, Oregon Laws 1975,” for the words “this 1975 Act” in section 22, chapter 643, Oregon Laws 1975, compiled as 92.410 (Review of subdivisions for which public report issued) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . These sections may be determined by referring to the 1975 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 92.410 — Review of subdivisions for which public report issued; revised public report; compliance with ORS 92.305 to 92.495 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors092.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.411 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.411
100.411 Restated bylaws
Status: in_force

(1) An association of unit owners may adopt a resolution, without specific approval of the unit owners, to prepare and record restated bylaws under this section. The resolution must include:

(a) The words “Restated Bylaws” in the title of the bylaws;

(b) All previously adopted amendments that are recorded and in effect;

(c) A statement that the board of directors has adopted a resolution under this subsection to restate and record amended bylaws under this section;

(d) A reference to the recording index numbers and date of recording of the initial bylaws and of all previously recorded amendments to the bylaws that are in effect and are being codified; and

(e) A certification by the association that:

(A) The restated bylaws include all previously adopted amendments that are recorded and in effect; and

(B) Other changes were not made to the bylaws except, if applicable, to correct scriveners’ errors or to conform format and style.

(2) In the preparation of restated bylaws under this section, the board may not make any changes to the bylaws except as necessary to correct a scriveners’ error or to conform format and style.

(3) If the restated bylaws conflict with the recorded and effective document that amended the bylaws, the document that amended the bylaws controls.

(4) A restatement of bylaws prepared and recorded under this section must be:

(a) Executed and acknowledged by the chairperson or president of the association and by the secretary of the association;

(b) Approved by the Real Estate Commissioner if required under ORS 100.413 (Approval of amended or restated bylaws) ; and

(c) Recorded in the office of the recording officer of every county in which the condominium is located. [2019 c.69 §12]

Note: 100.411 (Restated bylaws) and 100.413 (Approval of amended or restated bylaws) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 100 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 100.411 — Restated bylaws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.840 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.840
98.840 Towing vehicle alternative to procedure in ORS 98.810 to 98.818
Status: in_force

The procedure authorized by ORS 98.830 (Towing abandoned vehicle from private property) for removal of abandoned vehicles from private property may be used by an owner of a parking facility or an owner of proscribed property as an alternative to the procedures described in ORS 98.810 (Unauthorized parking of vehicle on proscribed property prohibited) to 98.818 (Preference of lien) . [1995 c.758 §4; 2007 c.538 §13a; 2017 c.480 §5]

Source: Section 98.840 — Towing vehicle alternative to procedure in ORS 98.810 to 98.818 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.290 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.290
100.290 Rules
Status: in_force

The Real Estate Agency may adopt rules as are necessary or proper for the administration of ORS 100.250 (Documents required to be filed with Real Estate Agency) to 100.280 (Termination of filing Condominium Information Report) . [1989 c.595 §44; 1995 c.31 §11]

Note: See note under 100.250 (Documents required to be filed with Real Estate Agency) .

Source: Section 100.290 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.812 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.812
98.812 Towing of unlawfully parked vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) If a vehicle has been left or parked in violation of ORS 98.810 (Unauthorized parking of vehicle on proscribed property prohibited) , the owner of the parking facility or the owner of the proscribed property may have a tower tow the vehicle from the parking facility or the proscribed property and place the vehicle in storage at a secure location under the control of the tower.

(2) A tower is entitled to a lien on a towed vehicle and its contents for the tower’s just and reasonable charges and may retain possession of the towed vehicle and its contents until the just and reasonable charges for the towage, care and storage, subject to subsection (3) of this section, of the towed vehicle have been paid if the tower notifies the local law enforcement agency of the location of the towed vehicle within one hour after the towed vehicle is placed in storage.

(3) A tower may not assess any storage charge against the towed vehicle under subsection (2) of this section that is incurred after:

(a) If the towed vehicle is registered in Oregon, three business days after the vehicle is placed in storage unless, within that time, the tower delivers notice by mail or gives actual notice to the owner of the towed vehicle and to each person with an interest in the vehicle as indicated by the certificate of title.

(b) If the towed vehicle is not registered in Oregon:

(A) Three business days after the vehicle is placed in storage unless, within that time, the tower notifies and requests the title information from the records of the motor vehicle agency for the state in which the towed vehicle is registered.

(B) Three business days from the date of receipt of the records requested under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph unless, within that time, the tower delivers notice by mail or gives actual notice to the owner of the towed vehicle and to each person with an interest in the vehicle as indicated by the requested records.

(4) The lien created by subsection (2) of this section may be foreclosed only in the manner provided by ORS 87.172 (Time period before foreclosure allowed) (3) and 87.176 (Fees for storage of chattel) to 87.206 (Disposition of proceeds of foreclosure sale) for foreclosure of liens arising or claimed under ORS 87.152 (Possessory lien for labor or material expended on chattel) . [1953 c.575 §2; 1977 c.634 §1; 1979 c.100 §4; 1981 c.861 §25; 1983 c.436 §4; 1993 c.385 §2; 2001 c.424 §1; 2007 c.538 §11; 2009 c.622 §1; 2017 c.480 §2; 2019 c.547 §1]

Source: Section 98.812 — Towing of unlawfully parked vehicle; lien for towage, care and storage charges; notice requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 92.365 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 92 / Section 92.365
92.365 Filing information to be kept current
Status: in_force

(1) The information required under ORS 92.345 (Notice of intention) and 92.355 (Commissioner may request further information) shall be kept current by the subdivider or series partitioner. Any material change in the information furnished to the Real Estate Commissioner shall be reported by the subdivider or series partitioner within 10 days after the change occurs.

(2) A subdivider or series partitioner shall be responsible for the accuracy of and for providing all information required by ORS 92.345 (Notice of intention) , 92.355 (Commissioner may request further information) and this section for as long as the subdivider or series partitioner retains any unsold lot, parcel or interest in the subdivision or series partition to which the information pertains.

(3) A developer who acquires a lot, parcel or interest in a subdivision or series partition shall be responsible for as long as the developer retains any unsold lot, parcel or interest in the subdivision or series partition for all material changes in the information contained in the public report which the developer receives on acquisition of the property:

(a) Which the developer causes by action of the developer; and

(b) Concerning the zoning, sewage disposal and water supply which substantially affect the intended use of the property as stated in the public report.

(4) A developer shall accurately report to the commissioner a material change specified in subsection (3) of this section within 10 days after the change occurs. However, a developer who acquires less than 11 lots, parcels or interests in a subdivision or series partition during a six consecutive month period shall only be responsible for a material change specified in subsection (3)(b) of this section and may revise a public report to reflect such material change without reporting the material change to the commissioner.

(5) The commissioner shall require a fee sufficient to recover any administrative expenses after receipt of a material change notice if, because of the changes, a public report must be issued or revised by the commissioner. The fee is subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and shall be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. [1974 c.1 §7; 1975 c.643 §4; 1983 c.181 §1; 1983 c.570 §13; 1991 c.703 §1; 2023 c.602 §1]

Source: Section 92.365 — Filing information to be kept current; fee for notice of material change , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors092.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.842 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.842
90.842 Notice of sale of facility
Status: in_force

(1) An owner of a facility shall give written notice of the owner’s interest in selling the facility before the owner markets the facility for sale or when the owner receives an offer to purchase that the owner intends to consider, whichever occurs first.

(2) The owner shall give the notice required by subsection (1) of this section to:

(a) All tenants of the facility; or

(b) A tenants committee, if there is an existing committee of tenants formed for purposes including the purchase of the facility and with which the owner has met in the 12-month period immediately before delivery of the notice.

(3) The owner shall also give the notice required by subsection (1) of this section to the Housing and Community Services Department in the manner prescribed by the department by rule.

(4) The notice must include the following:

(a) The owner is considering selling the facility.

(b) The tenants, through a tenants committee, have an opportunity to compete to purchase the facility.

(c) In order to compete to purchase the facility, within 15 days after delivery of the notice, the tenants must form or identify a single tenants committee for the purpose of purchasing the facility and notify the owner in writing of:

(A) The tenants’ interest in competing to purchase the facility; and

(B) The name and contact information of the representative of the tenants committee with whom the owner may communicate about the purchase.

(d) The representative of the tenants committee may request financial information described in ORS 90.844 (Procedures for purchase of facility by tenants) (2) from the owner within the 15-day period.

(e) Information about purchasing a facility is available from the Housing and Community Services Department. [2014 c.89 §1; 2019 c.625 §26; 2021 c.292 §1]

Source: Section 90.842 — Notice of sale of facility; contents; formation of tenants committee for purchasing facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.584 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.584
90.584 Park specific billing for water
Status: in_force

(1) With the approval of the tenants, a landlord of a manufactured dwelling park may amend the rental agreement to convert a tenant’s billing for water and wastewater from pro rata billing or rent-included billing to park specific billing only as provided under this section.

(2) Park specific billing must allocate the cost for water and wastewater service fairly among the tenants and may not allow the landlord to collect cumulatively from all tenants more than the provider bills to the landlord, not including any installation or repair costs to the utility service system infrastructure required by the conversion of billing method.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each space in a park may cast one ballot in a vote.

(b) A landlord may convert to park specific billing only if a majority of the ballots cast in a vote approve a conversion.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A ballot may include two choices:

(i) Conversion to a park specific billing; and

(ii) Conversion to either a pro rata billing or submeter billing.

(B) If the ballot includes two choices, it must explain that a voter may either vote yes for only one choice or may vote no on both choices.

(4) A landlord shall give the notices described in ORS 90.574 (Conversion to submeter or pro rata billing for water) (2)(a) at least one month prior to holding a vote under subsection (3) of this section and shall hold a meeting described in ORS 90.574 (Conversion to submeter or pro rata billing for water) (2)(c) at least one week prior to holding the vote. [2019 c.625 §40]

Source: Section 90.584 — Park specific billing for water; voting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.576 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.576
90.576 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Water is an essential and scarce resource;

(2) Conservation of water is critical for the future of this state; and

(3) Billing for water according to usage encourages users to conserve water and allows users to exercise better control over their costs. [Formerly 90.541]

Source: Section 90.576 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.989 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.989
94.989 Interpretation of membership camping contracts
Status: in_force

(1) Membership camping contracts, campgrounds and facilities are not subdivisions or series partitions under ORS chapter 92, are not condominiums under ORS chapter 100, are not timeshare properties under ORS chapter 94, and are not securities under ORS 59.005 (Short title) to 59.505 (Provision of records to law enforcement and certain state agencies) , 59.710 (Definitions for ORS 59.710 to 59.830) to 59.830 (Self-incrimination by witness) , 59.991 (Criminal penalties for ORS 59.005 to 59.505, 59.710 to 59.830, 59.991 and 59.995) and 59.995 (Civil penalties for ORS 59.005 to 59.505, 59.710 to 59.830 and 59.991) .

(2) Membership camping contracts covered by ORS 94.925 (Civil penalty) to 94.983 (Cancellation of contract by purchaser) are retail installment contracts under ORS 83.010 (Definitions for ORS 83.010 to 83.190) to 83.190 (Civil penalties) .

(3) The Attorney General shall protect the rights of purchasers through the application of ORS 336.184 (Oregon Student Information Protection Act) and 646.605 (Definitions for ORS 336.184 and 646.605 to 646.652) to 646.652 (District attorney’s reports to Attorney General) . [1985 c.639 §12]

Source: Section 94.989 — Interpretation of membership camping contracts; application of Unlawful Trade Practices Act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.407 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.407
100.407 Annual and special meetings of association
Status: in_force

(1) The association of unit owners shall conduct at least one meeting of the owners each calendar year.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Special meetings of the association may be called by the chairperson or president of the board of directors, by a majority of the board of directors or by the chairperson, president or secretary upon receipt of a written request of a percentage of unit owners specified in the bylaws. However, the bylaws may not require a percentage greater than 50 percent or less than 10 percent of the unit owners for the purpose of calling a meeting.

(b) If the bylaws do not specify a percentage of unit owners that may request the calling of a special meeting, a special meeting must be called if 30 percent or more of the unit owners make the request in writing. Notice of the special meeting must be given as specified in this section.

(3) If the unit owners request a special meeting under subsection (2) of this section and the notice is not given within 30 days after the date the written request is delivered to the chairperson or president or the secretary, a unit owner who signed the request may set the date, time and place of the meeting and give notice as provided in subsection (4) of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Not less than 10 nor more than 50 days before any meeting called under this section, the secretary or other officer of the association specified in the bylaws shall cause the notice to be hand delivered or mailed to the mailing address of each unit owner or to the mailing address designated in writing by the unit owner, and to all mortgagees that have requested the notice.

(b) The notice must state the date, time and place of the meeting and the items on the agenda, including the general nature of any proposed amendment to the declaration or bylaws, any budget changes or any proposal to remove a director or, if the officer is elected by the owners, to remove an officer of the association.

(5) Mortgagees may designate a representative to attend a meeting called under this section.

(6) A meeting of owners under this section, including special meetings, may be conducted as an electronic meeting if the electronic meeting:

(a) Allows all owners participating to hear each other simultaneously and to be able to communicate during the meeting.

(b) Provides for the verification that a person participating is an owner or is otherwise authorized to participate in the meeting.

(c) Provides for owners to have access to material necessary to participate or vote during or before the meeting.

(7) A person participating in an electronic meeting is considered present at the meeting for all purposes. [1999 c.677 §59; 2003 c.569 §30; 2007 c.409 §25; 2019 c.69 §35; 2021 c.40 §7]

Note: 100.407 (Annual and special meetings of association) and 100.408 (Quorum for meeting of association) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 100 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 100.407 — Annual and special meetings of association , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.030 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.030
97.030 Vested rights not acquired
Status: in_force

No cemetery authority or person having a right of sepulture or any other right under ORS 97.010 (Definitions) to 97.040 (Private family burial grounds) , 97.110 (Human remains not to be attached) to 97.450 (Discontinuance of cemetery and removal of remains and markers) , 97.510 (Sale and conveyance of plots by cemetery authority) to 97.730 (Gifts and bequests in trust for cemeteries) , 97.810 (Endowment care and nonendowed care cemeteries) to 97.920 (Judgment declaring nuisance, authorizing abatement and creating and foreclosing lien) and 97.990 (Penalties) acquires any vested right by virtue thereof which the Legislative Assembly may not subsequently amend, alter or repeal.

Source: Section 97.030 — Vested rights not acquired , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 92.325 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 92 / Section 92.325
92.325 Application of ORS 92.305 to 92.495
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, no person shall sell or lease any subdivided lands or series partitioned lands without having complied with all the applicable provisions of ORS 92.305 (Definitions for ORS 92.305 to 92.495) to 92.495 (Cease and desist order) .

(2) With respect to a developer, chapter 643, Oregon Laws 1975, applies only to a developer who acquires a lot, parcel or interest in a subdivision or series partition for which a public report has been issued after September 13, 1975, and a developer who acquires a lot or parcel in a subdivision for which a revised public report has been issued under ORS 92.410 (Review of subdivisions for which public report issued) .

(3) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (g) of this subsection, ORS 92.305 (Definitions for ORS 92.305 to 92.495) to 92.495 (Cease and desist order) do not apply to the sale or leasing of:

(a) Apartments or similar space within an apartment building;

(b) Cemetery lots, parcels or units in Oregon;

(c) Subdivided lands and series partitioned lands in Oregon that are not in unit ownership or being developed as unit ownerships created under ORS chapter 100, to be used for residential purposes and that qualify under ORS 92.337 (Exemption procedures) ;

(d) Property submitted to the provisions of ORS chapter 100;

(e) Subdivided lands and series partitioned lands in Oregon expressly zoned for and limited in use to nonresidential industrial or nonresidential commercial purposes;

(f) Lands in this state sold by lots or parcels of not less than 160 acres each;

(g) Timeshares regulated or otherwise exempt under ORS 94.803 (Definitions for ORS 94.803 and 94.807 to 94.945) and 94.807 (Application) to 94.945 (Advertising regulation) ;

(h) Subdivided and series partitioned lands in a city or county which, at the time tentative approval of a subdivision plat and each partition map for those lands is given under ORS 92.040 (Application for approval of subdivision or partition) or an ordinance adopted under ORS 92.046 (Adoption of regulations governing approval of partitioning of land) , has a comprehensive plan and implementing ordinances that have been acknowledged under ORS 197.251 (Compliance acknowledgment) . The subdivider or series partitioner of such lands shall comply with ORS 92.425 (Conditions prerequisite to sale) , 92.427 (Cancellation of agreement to buy interest in subdivision or series partition) , 92.430 (Notice to purchaser of cancellation rights) , 92.433 (Escrow documents required of successor to vendor’s interest) , 92.460 (Blanket encumbrance permitted only in certain circumstances) and 92.485 (Waiver of legal rights void) in the sale or leasing of such lands; or

(i) Mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks, as defined in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) , located in Oregon. [1974 c.1 §2a; 1975 c.643 §19; 1977 c.484 §31; 1977 c.809 §2a; 1979 c.242 §1; 1983 c.530 §47; 1983 c.570 §8; 1985 c.371 §1; 1987 c.414 §144a; 1991 c.763 §22; 2005 c.22 §73]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 643, Oregon Laws 1975,” for the words “this 1975 Act” in section 19, chapter 643, Oregon Laws 1975, which amended 92.325 (Application of ORS 92.305 to 92.495) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . These sections may be determined by referring to the 1975 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 92.325 — Application of ORS 92.305 to 92.495 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors092.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.338 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.338
98.338 Credit memo unclaimed by owner
Status: in_force

(1) A credit memo issued in the ordinary course of an issuer’s business which remains unclaimed by the owner for more than three years after becoming payable or distributable is presumed abandoned.

(2) For a credit memo presumed abandoned under subsection (1) of this section, the amount presumed abandoned is the amount credited to the recipient of the memo. [1983 c.716 §33; 1997 c.416 §2; 2001 c.302 §6]

Source: Section 98.338 — Credit memo unclaimed by owner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.515 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.515
100.515 Interest of units in common elements
Status: reserved

(1) Each unit shall be entitled to an undivided interest in the common elements in the allocation expressed in the declaration. Such allocation shall be expressed as a fraction or percentage of undivided interest in the common elements. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the allocation of undivided interest of each unit in the common elements as expressed in a declaration shall not be altered unless all unit owners having an interest in the particular common element agree thereto and record an amendment to the declaration setting forth the altered allocation of each unit having an interest.

(2) The sums of the undivided interest in the common elements shall equal one if stated as fractions or 100 percent if stated as percentages.

(3) The undivided interest in the common elements shall not be separated from the unit to which it appertains and shall be conveyed or encumbered with the unit even though such interest is not expressly mentioned or described in the conveyance or other instrument.

(4) The common elements shall remain undivided and no unit owner shall bring any action for partition or division of any part thereof, except as provided in this chapter. Any covenant to the contrary is void.

(5) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (3) of this section, except where expressly prohibited by the declaration or bylaws, the right of use of any unit in a limited common element may be transferred to any other unit. Such transfer shall occur only if the existing unit owner and all mortgagees of the unit for which the right of use of the limited common element is presently reserved and the unit owner to whom the right of use is being transferred agree to and record an amendment to the declaration setting forth the transfer.

(6) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (3) of this section, in the case where a single unit is originally designed and constructed to be two or more separate hotel, motel or other similar living accommodations with separate bathrooms and separate entrances from a hallway, balcony, staircase or other common element, the owner, or owners, with the consent of the holder, or holders, of any recorded mortgage or lien on the unit, may separate such unit into two or more units each having such separate bathrooms and entrances from such common elements. Such persons may divide between such separate units the allocation of the common elements assigned to the original unit on substantially the basis that the square footage of such separated units bears to the total square footage of the original unit by recording an amendment to the declaration signed by such owner, or owners, of original unit together with an amendment to any plat and floor plan of such original unit recorded pursuant to ORS 100.116 (Plat amendment) showing the division thereof into such two or more units. The amendment shall comply with ORS 100.116 (Plat amendment) . Such separated parts of the original unit shall not be used for any purpose other than the purpose for which such separable parts were originally designed and constructed and thereafter have generally been used. [Formerly 94.243; 2009 c.641 §47]

Source: Section 100.515 — Interest of units in common elements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.382 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.382
98.382 Sale of abandoned and unclaimed property
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Treasurer shall sell all unclaimed property delivered to the State Treasurer under ORS 98.352 (Report of abandoned property) , except money and securities, to the highest bidder at public sale by the method and at the location that the State Treasurer determines are the most favorable for receiving the highest price for the property involved. The State Treasurer may decline the highest bid and reoffer the property for sale if the State Treasurer considers the price bid insufficient. The State Treasurer need not offer any property for sale if, in the State Treasurer’s opinion, the probable cost of sale exceeds the value of the property.

(b) In choosing the most favorable method for the sale of property under this subsection, the State Treasurer may consider:

(A) A public oral auction;

(B) An electronic commerce forum; and

(C) Any other method for sale that ensures the highest returns and provides for open, public participation.

(c) In choosing the most favorable location for the sale of property under this subsection, the State Treasurer may consider:

(A) The population of the location;

(B) The cost of conducting the sale in the location;

(C) The type of property being sold;

(D) The public access to the proposed sale location, including parking; and

(E) Any other indicator of market potential of the location.

(2) For a sale by public oral auction held under subsection (1) of this section, the State Treasurer shall publish at least a single notice of the sale at least 10 days in advance of the sale in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the property is to be sold. For a sale by a method other than public oral auction, the State Treasurer shall publish at least a single notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Marion County.

(3) Securities listed on an established stock exchange shall be sold on the exchange at prices prevailing on the exchange at the time of sale. Other securities may be sold over the counter at prices prevailing at the time of sale or by any other method the State Treasurer considers advisable.

(4) The State Treasurer shall sell all securities and other intangible properties presumed abandoned and received under ORS 98.362 (Delivery of unclaimed securities or distributions) at such time and place and in such manner as the State Treasurer determines will bring the highest return.

(5) The State Treasurer shall indemnify the holder of securities presumed abandoned under ORS 98.322 (Unclaimed securities or distributions) to the extent allowed by the Oregon Constitution. The State Treasurer shall establish procedures by administrative rule to pay the rightful owner proceeds received from securities that were sold before the owner filed a claim to recover such securities.

(6) The purchaser at a sale conducted by the State Treasurer pursuant to this section shall receive title to the property purchased, free from all claims of the owner or prior holder of the property and of all persons claiming through or under them. The State Treasurer shall execute all documents necessary to complete the transfer of title. [1957 c.670 §19; 1983 c.716 §15; 1993 c.694 §13; 2003 c.272 §4; 2019 c.678 §18]

Source: Section 98.382 — Sale of abandoned and unclaimed property; methods; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.522 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.522
94.522 Amendment or cancellation of agreement
Status: in_force

(1) A development agreement may be amended or canceled by mutual consent of the parties to the agreement or their successors in interest. The governing body of a city or county shall amend or cancel a development agreement by adoption of an ordinance declaring cancellation of the agreement or setting forth the amendments to the agreement.

(2) Until a development agreement is canceled under this section, the terms of the development agreement are enforceable by any party to the agreement. [1993 c.780 §5]

Note: See note under 94.504 (Development agreements) .

Source: Section 94.522 — Amendment or cancellation of agreement; enforceability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.315 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.315
100.315 Improvements in conversion condominium during notice period
Status: in_force

(1) The declarant may not begin improvements or rehabilitation or cause improvements or rehabilitation to be undertaken in a conversion condominium unit without the tenant’s permission during the 120-day notice period prescribed by ORS 100.305 (Conversion condominium) (1).

(2) The declarant may begin improvements or rehabilitation or cause improvements or rehabilitation to be undertaken in the general common elements during the 120-day notice period. Improvements to or rehabilitation of general common elements may be conducted only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Unless the declarant and tenant agree otherwise, the declarant must allow each tenant safe and ready ingress to and egress from the tenant’s dwelling unit during the improvement or rehabilitation work.

(3) A tenant may bring an action against a declarant that violates subsection (2) of this section to recover the greater of actual damages or the equivalent of one month’s dwelling unit rent. [Formerly 94.128; 2007 c.705 §2]

Source: Section 100.315 — Improvements in conversion condominium during notice period , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.850 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.850
105.850 “Commercial property” defined for ORS 105.850 to 105.870
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 105.850 (“Commercial property” defined for ORS 105.850 to 105.870) to 105.870 (Limitation on commencement of action) , “commercial property” means land and improvements used in a business operated thereon for the production of income, one of the principal aspects of which is the storing of motor vehicles or the providing of lodging to travelers using private conveyances. [1973 c.702 §1]

Source: Section 105.850 — “Commercial property” defined for ORS 105.850 to 105.870 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.728 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.728
94.728 Taxation of lots and common property
Status: reserved

(1) Each lot in a planned community constitutes for all purposes a separate parcel of real estate and shall be separately taxed and assessed.

(2) No separate tax or assessment may be levied against any common property which a declarant has reserved no right to develop into additional lots.

(3) The declarant alone is liable for payment of taxes or assessments on any portion of the common property of a planned community in which the declarant has reserved the right to develop the property into additional lots, until the right terminates or expires, or is exercised, abandoned or relinquished.

(4) If the right described under subsection (3) of this section terminates or expires or is abandoned or relinquished before July 1 of any year, no tax or assessment shall be imposed against the portion of the common property so affected for the next tax year beginning on July 1. [1981 c.782 §34]

Source: Section 94.728 — Taxation of lots and common property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.928 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.928
105.928 Ownership of recorded data
Status: in_force

Except as specifically provided under ORS 105.925 (Definitions for ORS 105.925 to 105.945) to 105.945 (Exempted data) , the data on a motor vehicle event data recorder is exclusively owned by the owner of the motor vehicle and may not be retrieved or used by any person other than the owner of the motor vehicle without the written consent of the owner. If a motor vehicle is owned by more than one person, all owners must consent to the retrieval or use of the data from a motor vehicle event data recorder. [2007 c.644 §2]

Source: Section 105.928 — Ownership of recorded data , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 93.120 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 93.120
93.120 Words of inheritance unnecessary to convey fee
Status: in_force

The term “heirs,” or other words of inheritance, is not necessary to create or convey an estate in fee simple. Any conveyance of real estate passes all the estate of the grantor, unless the intent to pass a lesser estate appears by express terms, or is necessarily implied in the terms of the grant.

Source: Section 93.120 — Words of inheritance unnecessary to convey fee; conveyances deemed to convey all grantor’s estate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors093.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.170 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.170
98.170 Sale
Status: in_force

The constable or sheriff receiving the inventory and order provided for in ORS 98.160 (Inventory and order to sell) shall give 10 days’ notice of the sale by posting written notices thereof in three or more places in such constable district, or in the county, and sell the property at public auction to the highest bidder in the same manner as provided by law for sales under execution from justice courts. [Amended by 1963 c.228 §2]

Source: Section 98.170 — Sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.135 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.135
105.135 Service and return of summons
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, the summons shall be served and returned as in other actions.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The clerk shall calculate the first appearance, which shall be:

(A) Seven days after the judicial day next following payment of the filing fees; or

(B) If the claim for possession is brought under ORS 90.392 (Termination of tenancy for cause) or 90.394 (Termination of tenancy for failure to pay rent) for nonpayment as defined in ORS 90.395 (Required delivery of notice of rental assistance and support services before termination for nonpayment) , 15 days after the judicial day next following payment of the filing fees.

(b) The clerk may delay the first appearance by up to seven days to accommodate dates on which a judge is unavailable to conduct the first appearance and, if possible, to accommodate dates that the plaintiff has indicated unavailability.

(c) The clerk shall enter the first appearance date on the summons.

(d) If the claim for possession is based on nonpayment as defined in ORS 90.395 (Required delivery of notice of rental assistance and support services before termination for nonpayment) , the clerk shall include as part of the summons a copy of the notice described in ORS 105.136 (Form of notice to tenants regarding rental and eviction assistance) .

(3) Notwithstanding ORCP 10, by the end of the judicial day next following the payment of filing fees:

(a) The clerk shall mail the summons and complaint by first class mail to the defendant at the premises.

(b) The process server shall serve the defendant with the summons and complaint at the premises by personal delivery to the defendant or, if the defendant is not available for service, by attaching the summons and complaint in a secure manner to the main entrance to that portion of the premises of which the defendant has possession.

(4) A sheriff may serve a facsimile of a summons and complaint that is transmitted to the sheriff by a trial court administrator or another sheriff by means of facsimile communication. A copy of the facsimile must be attached to the sheriff’s return of service. Before transmitting a summons and complaint to a sheriff under this subsection, the person sending the facsimile must receive confirmation by telephone from the sheriff’s office that a telephonic facsimile communication device is available and operating.

(5) The process server shall indicate the manner in which service was accomplished by promptly filing with the clerk a certificate of service as provided by ORCP 7 F(2)(a).

(6) In the case of premises to which ORS chapter 90 applies, the summons shall inform the defendant of the procedures, rights and responsibilities of the parties as specified in ORS 105.137 (Effect of failure of party to appear) . [Amended by 1975 c.256 §11; 1977 c.327 §1; 1979 c.854 §2; 1981 c.753 §11; 1983 c.303 §6; 1983 c.581 §3; 1985 c.588 §14; 1995 c.559 §48; 1997 c.577 §33; 2007 c.255 §3; 2017 c.252 §27; 2023 c.13 §60]

Source: Section 105.135 — Service and return of summons; posting; contents; use of facsimile , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.025 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.025
105.025 Verdict
Status: in_force

The jury by their verdict shall find as follows:

(1) If the verdict is for the plaintiff, that the plaintiff is entitled to the possession of all or a part of the property described in the complaint, or that the plaintiff owns an undivided share or interest in all or a part of the property; including the nature and duration of the estate of the plaintiff in such property.

(2) If the verdict is for the defendant, that the plaintiff is not entitled to the possession of the property described in the complaint, or the part that the defendant defends, and the estate, license or right to possession in such property established on the trial by the defendant, if any, as the same is required to be pleaded.

Source: Section 105.025 — Verdict , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.647 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.647
105.647 Application to existing relationships
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 105.643 (When disclaimer barred or limited) , an interest in property or power over property existing on January 1, 2002, may be disclaimed in the manner provided by ORS 105.623 (Short title) to 105.649 (Uniformity of application and construction) after January 1, 2002, unless the time for delivering or filing a disclaimer had expired under law in effect immediately before January 1, 2002. [2001 c.245 §16]

Source: Section 105.647 — Application to existing relationships , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 96.050 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 96 / Section 96.050
96.050 Gate in partition fence
Status: in_force

In all cases where a partition fence exists between the land of two or more persons and a gate is established for passage through their lands, any other person may pass through the gate free, doing no unnecessary damage, and if any such person leaves any such gate open or does other damage to the premises, the person is liable to the aggrieved party in double damages.

Source: Section 96.050 — Gate in partition fence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors096.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.976 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.976
97.976 Law governing validity of document of gift
Status: in_force

(1) A document of gift is valid if executed in accordance with:

(a) ORS 97.951 (Short title) to 97.982 (Alteration of document of anatomical gift prohibited) ;

(b) The laws of the state or country where it was executed; or

(c) The laws of the state or country where the person making the anatomical gift was domiciled, had a place of residence or was a national at the time the document of gift was executed.

(2) If a document of gift is valid under this section, the law of this state governs the interpretation of the document of gift.

(3) A person may presume that a document of gift or amendment of an anatomical gift is valid unless that person knows that it was not validly executed or was revoked. [2007 c.681 §16]

Note: See note under 97.951 (Short title) .

Source: Section 97.976 — Law governing validity of document of gift; presumption of validity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.982 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.982
97.982 Alteration of document of anatomical gift prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of alteration of a document of gift if the person, in order to obtain a financial gain, intentionally falsifies, forges, conceals, defaces or obliterates a document of gift, an amendment or revocation of a document of gift or a refusal.

(2) Alteration of a document of gift is a Class C felony. [2007 c.681 §22]

Note: See note under 97.951 (Short title) .

Source: Section 97.982 — Alteration of document of anatomical gift prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.945 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.945
94.945 Advertising regulation
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any developer or the agent or employee of a developer with intent to sell or lease a timeshare in a timeshare plan, to authorize, use, direct or aid in the publication, distribution or circularization of any advertisement, radio broadcast or telecast concerning a timeshare plan, that contains any false or misleading statement, pictorial representation or sketch. Nothing in this section shall be construed to hold the publisher or employee of any newspaper, any job printer, broadcaster or telecaster liable for any publication referred to in ORS 94.940 (False practices prohibited) unless the publisher, employee, printer, broadcaster or telecaster has actual knowledge that the material is false or has an interest in the timeshare plan advertised. [1983 c.530 §42]

Source: Section 94.945 — Advertising regulation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.159 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.159
105.159 Computation of time before plaintiff may request writ of execution
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORCP 10, the four-day period specified in ORS 105.151 (Enforcement of judgment of restitution) (2) shall:

(a) Commence at 12:01 a.m. on the day after mailing and service of the notice of restitution pursuant to ORS 105.158 (Service of notice of restitution) , including a Saturday or a Sunday or other legal holiday; and

(b) End at 11:59 p.m. on the fourth calendar day after the mailing and service except that if the fourth day is a Saturday or a Sunday or other legal holiday, the period shall end at 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the next judicial day.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, at any time after the expiration of the period provided in the notice of restitution, the plaintiff may request that the clerk of the court issue a writ of execution of judgment of restitution directing the sheriff to enforce the judgment of restitution by returning possession of the premises to the plaintiff. After payment of any required fees, the clerk shall issue the writ in substantially the form provided by ORS 105.156 (Form of writ of execution for judgment of restitution) .

(3) Unless the judgment otherwise provides, the clerk may not issue a notice of restitution or a writ of execution of judgment of restitution more than 60 days after the judgment is entered or after any date for possession as specified in the judgment, whichever is later. [2001 c.596 §20 ( 105.151 (Enforcement of judgment of restitution) , 105.152 (Form of notice of restitution for judgment entered under ORS 105.146) , 105.153 (Form of notice of restitution for judgment not entered under ORS 105.146) , 105.156 (Form of writ of execution for judgment of restitution) , 105.157 (Form of eviction trespass notice) , 105.158 (Service of notice of restitution) , 105.159 (Computation of time before plaintiff may request writ of execution) and 105.161 (Service and enforcement of writ of execution and eviction trespass notice) enacted in lieu of 105.154); 2015 c.388 §2]

Source: Section 105.159 — Computation of time before plaintiff may request writ of execution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.745 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.745
97.745 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 97.750 (Permitted acts) , no person shall willfully remove, mutilate, deface, injure or destroy any cairn, burial, human remains, funerary object, sacred object or object of cultural patrimony of any native Indian. Persons disturbing native Indian cairns or burials through inadvertence, including by construction, mining, logging or agricultural activity, shall at their own expense reinter the human remains or funerary object under the supervision of the appropriate Indian tribe.

(2) Except as authorized by the appropriate Indian tribe, no person shall:

(a) Possess any native Indian artifacts, human remains or funerary object having been taken from a native Indian cairn or burial in a manner other than that authorized under ORS 97.750 (Permitted acts) .

(b) Publicly display or exhibit any native Indian human remains, funerary object, sacred object or object of cultural patrimony.

(c) Sell any native Indian artifacts, human remains or funerary object having been taken from a native Indian cairn or burial or sell any sacred object or object of cultural patrimony.

(3) This section does not apply to:

(a) The possession or sale of native Indian artifacts discovered in or taken from locations other than native Indian cairns or burials; or

(b) Actions taken in the performance of official law enforcement duties.

(4) Any discovered human remains suspected to be native Indian shall be reported to the state police, the State Historic Preservation Officer, the appropriate Indian tribe and the Commission on Indian Services. [1977 c.647 §2; 1979 c.420 §1; 1981 c.442 §4; 1985 c.198 §1; 1993 c.459 §10]

Source: Section 97.745 — Prohibited acts; application; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 92.375 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 92 / Section 92.375
92.375 Consent to service of process on commissioner
Status: in_force

(1) Every nonresident subdivider or series partitioner, at the time of filing the notice of intention and information required by ORS 92.345 (Notice of intention) and 92.355 (Commissioner may request further information) , and every nonresident developer who acquires more than 10 lots or parcels in a subdivision or series partition during a six consecutive month period, at the time the developer acquires the lots, parcels or interests in a subdivision or series partition, shall also file with the Real Estate Commissioner an irrevocable consent that if, in any suit or action commenced against the developer, subdivider or series partitioner in this state arising out of a violation of ORS 92.305 (Definitions for ORS 92.305 to 92.495) to 92.495 (Cease and desist order) , personal service of summons or process upon the developer, subdivider or series partitioner cannot be made in this state after the exercise of due diligence, a valid service may thereupon be made upon the developer, subdivider or series partitioner by service on the commissioner.

(2) The consent shall be in writing executed and verified by an officer of a corporation or association, a general partner of a partnership or by an individual subdivider, series partitioner or developer and shall set forth:

(a) The name of the subdivider, series partitioner or developer.

(b) The address to which documents served upon the commissioner are to be forwarded.

(c) If the subdivider, series partitioner or developer is a corporation or unincorporated association, that the consent signed by such officer was authorized by resolution duly adopted by the board of directors.

(3) The address for forwarding documents served under this section may be changed by filing a new consent in the form prescribed in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Service on the commissioner of any such process shall be made by delivery to the commissioner or a clerk on duty in any office of the commissioner, duplicate copies of such process, with duplicate copies of any papers required by law to be delivered in connection with such service.

(5) When served with any such process, the commissioner shall immediately cause one of the copies thereof, with any accompanying papers, to be forwarded by registered mail or by certified mail with return receipt to the subdivider, series partitioner or developer at the address set forth in the consent.

(6) The commissioner shall keep a record of all processes, notices and demands served upon the commissioner under this section, and shall record therein the time of such service and action with reference thereto. [1974 c.1 §6; 1975 c.643 §5; 1983 c.570 §14; 1991 c.249 §9]

Source: Section 92.375 — Consent to service of process on commissioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors092.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.777 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.777
94.777 Compliance with bylaws and other restrictions required
Status: in_force

Each owner and the declarant shall comply with the bylaws, and with the administrative rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, and with the covenants, conditions and restrictions in the declaration or in the deed to the lot. Failure to comply therewith shall be grounds for an action maintainable by the homeowners association or by an aggrieved owner. [1999 c.677 §36]

Source: Section 94.777 — Compliance with bylaws and other restrictions required; effect of noncompliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 93.855 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 93.855
93.855 Special warranty deed form
Status: in_force

(1) Special warranty deeds may be in the following form:

_____, Grantor, conveys and specially warrants to _____, Grantee, the following described real property free of encumbrances created or suffered by the grantor except as specifically set forth herein: (Describe the property conveyed.)

(If there are to be exceptions to the covenants described in ORS 93.855 (Special warranty deed form) (2), here insert such exceptions.)

(Following statement of exceptions, here insert statement required under ORS 93.040 (Mandatory statements for sales agreements, earnest money receipts or other instruments for conveyance of fee title to real property) (1).)

The true consideration for this conveyance is $_____. (Here comply with the requirements of ORS 93.030 (Contracts to convey, instruments of conveyance and related memoranda to state consideration) .)

Dated this _____ day of _____, 2___.

(2) A deed in the form of subsection (1) of this section shall have the same effect as a warranty deed as described in ORS 93.850 (Warranty deed form) , except that the covenant of freedom from encumbrances shall be limited to those encumbrances created or suffered by the grantor and the covenant of warranty shall be limited to read: “That the grantor warrants and will defend the title to the property against all persons who may lawfully claim the same by, through or under the grantor.”

(3) If the grantor desires to exclude any encumbrances or other interests from the scope of the covenants of the grantor, such exclusions must be expressly set forth on the deed. [1973 c.194 §2; 1999 c.214 §2]

Source: Section 93.855 — Special warranty deed form; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors093.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.628 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.628
105.628 Effect on other law
Status: in_force

(1) Unless displaced by a provision of ORS 105.623 (Short title) to 105.649 (Uniformity of application and construction) , the principles of law and equity supplement ORS 105.623 (Short title) to 105.649 (Uniformity of application and construction) .

(2) ORS 105.623 (Short title) to 105.649 (Uniformity of application and construction) do not limit any right of a person to waive, release, disclaim or renounce an interest in property, or power over property, under a law other than ORS 105.623 (Short title) to 105.649 (Uniformity of application and construction) . [2001 c.245 §4]

Source: Section 105.628 — Effect on other law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.968 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.968
94.968 Denial, suspension and revocation of registration
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Commissioner may order that a registration of an offer or sale of membership camping contracts be denied, suspended or revoked if the commissioner makes findings pursuant to ORS 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) that any of the following is true:

(a) The membership camping operator has failed to comply with any provisions of ORS 94.953 (Definitions for ORS 94.953 to 94.989) to 94.989 (Interpretation of membership camping contracts) which materially affect the rights of purchasers or prospective purchasers of membership camping contracts.

(b) The membership camping operator is representing to purchasers in connection with the offer or sale of a membership camping contract that any campground or facilities are planned without reasonable grounds to believe that the campground or facilities will be completed within a reasonable time.

(c) The membership camping operator’s offering of membership camping contracts works a fraud on purchasers or owners of membership camping contracts.

(2) Proceedings for suspending, revoking or denying a registration shall be governed by ORS chapter 183.

(3) If the commissioner finds that immediate suspension of a registration is necessary to protect purchasers or owners from fraud, the commissioner may order any person subject to ORS 94.953 (Definitions for ORS 94.953 to 94.989) to 94.989 (Interpretation of membership camping contracts) to desist from such conduct and may suspend the registration immediately. Affected persons shall be entitled to a hearing as in the case of license suspension under ORS 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) .

(4) If the commissioner finds that a membership camping operator or other person is violating any of the provisions of ORS 94.953 (Definitions for ORS 94.953 to 94.989) to 94.989 (Interpretation of membership camping contracts) , the commissioner may order the person to desist and refrain from violating the provisions and from the further offering and sale of membership camping contracts.

(5) If the commissioner finds that a membership camping operator or other person is violating, has violated or is about to violate, any of the provisions of ORS 94.953 (Definitions for ORS 94.953 to 94.989) to 94.989 (Interpretation of membership camping contracts) , the commissioner may bring an action in the circuit court of the county where the violation or threatened violation has occurred or is about to occur, or in the county where the person resides or carries on business, in the name of and on behalf of the people of the State of Oregon against the person participating in the violation, to enjoin the person from continuing or engaging in the violation or doing any act in furtherance of the violation, and to apply for the appointment of a receiver or conservator of the assets of the defendant if appropriate. [1985 c.639 §6; 1991 c.377 §8]

Source: Section 94.968 — Denial, suspension and revocation of registration; other sanctions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 101.052 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 101 / Section 101.052
101.052 Annual disclosure statement
Status: in_force

(1) The provider shall file with the Department of Human Services an annual disclosure statement for the provider’s fiscal year that satisfies the requirements of this section and ORS 101.050 (Preparation of disclosure statement by provider) . The statement shall be filed within four months following the end of the provider’s fiscal year unless the time is extended by the department.

(2) In addition to the information required for an initial statement under ORS 101.050 (Preparation of disclosure statement by provider) , the annual disclosure statement shall include:

(a) An audited financial statement prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for the preceding fiscal year;

(b) A disclosure of any change in ownership or manager;

(c) The frequency of residents’ council meetings and the dates of the meetings; and

(d) Copies of all notices of changes in regular periodic charges or notices of proposed changes in fees or services that were given to residents during the provider’s most recently completed fiscal year.

(3) To amend an annual disclosure statement, a provider shall file all amended documents and new materials with the department. [Formerly 101.130]

Source: Section 101.052 — Annual disclosure statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors101.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 93.250 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 93.250
93.250 Effect of conveyance creating fee simple conditional or fee tail
Status: in_force

Every conveyance or devise of lands, or interest therein, made subsequent to September 9, 1971, using language appropriate to create a fee simple conditional or fee tail estate shall create an estate in fee simple absolute in the grantees or devisees of such conveyances or devises. Any future interest limited upon such an interest is a limitation upon the fee simple absolute and its validity is determined accordingly. [1971 c.382 §1]

Source: Section 93.250 — Effect of conveyance creating fee simple conditional or fee tail , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors093.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.856 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.856
98.856 Tower responsibility of disclosure to owner or operator of vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A tower shall disclose to the owner or operator of a motor vehicle in a conspicuous written statement of at least 10-point boldfaced type:

(a) The prices the tower charges for all the goods and services that the tower offers;

(b) The location where the tower will:

(A) Store the motor vehicle and personal property in the motor vehicle; or

(B) Tow the motor vehicle, if the tower is towing the motor vehicle to a location other than a location under the control of the tower;

(c) The telephone number and any other means of contacting the tower, and the hours of availability at that telephone number and at the other means of contacting the tower;

(d) The methods of payment that the tower accepts; and

(e) That, if the owner or operator of the motor vehicle pays for the tow with cash, the tower will provide, in person or by mail, exact change not later than the end of the business day following receipt of payment.

(2) If the owner or operator is present at the time of the tow, the tower shall provide the information required under this section to the owner or operator of the motor vehicle before towing the motor vehicle.

(3) If the owner or operator of the motor vehicle is not present at the time of the tow, the tower shall provide the information required under this section to the owner or person in lawful possession of the motor vehicle prior to the time the owner or person in lawful possession of the motor vehicle redeems the motor vehicle.

(4) If the owner or operator of the motor vehicle is not present at the time of the tow:

(a) Within five business days from the date of the tow, the tower shall request the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle from the records of the state motor vehicle agency for the state in which the motor vehicle is registered.

(b) The tower shall provide the information required under this section to the owner of the motor vehicle by mail by the end of the first business day following receipt of the information contained in the records of the state motor vehicle agency.

(c) If the owner of the motor vehicle or a person in lawful possession of the motor vehicle redeems the motor vehicle or contacts the tower prior to five business days after the tow, the tower is not required to contact the state motor vehicle agency.

(5) If the owner or operator of the motor vehicle is not present at the time of the tow but the owner or operator of the motor vehicle requested the tow and arranged to pay the tower directly, the tower may obtain the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle from the owner or operator of the motor vehicle and may provide the information required under this section:

(a) Within five business days after the tow; or

(b) With a copy of the invoice for the tow or upon receipt of payment, whichever first occurs. [2007 c.538 §4; 2009 c.622 §3; 2017 c.480 §10]

Source: Section 98.856 — Tower responsibility of disclosure to owner or operator of vehicle , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.450 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.450
98.450 Unordered goods presumed gifts
Status: in_force

(1) If a person mails or sends goods, newspapers or periodicals of a value of less than $20 to a person in this state without first receiving an order for such items, the items are conclusively presumed to be a gift and no obligation shall accrue against the recipient.

(2) If a person deliberately and intentionally mails or sends goods, newspapers, or periodicals of a value in excess of $20 to a person in this state without first receiving an order for such items, the items are presumed to be a gift. [1969 c.354 §1]

Source: Section 98.450 — Unordered goods presumed gifts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.304 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.304
90.304 Statement of reasons for denial
Status: in_force

(1) If a landlord denies an application after the landlord’s application of screening or admissions criteria, within 14 days of the denial the landlord must provide the applicant with a written statement of one or more reasons for the denial.

(2) The landlord’s statement of reasons for denial required by subsection (1) of this section may consist of a form with one or more reasons checked off. The reasons may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Rental information, including:

(A) Negative or insufficient reports from references or other sources.

(B) An unacceptable or insufficient rental history, such as the lack of a reference from a prior landlord.

(C) A prior action for possession under ORS 105.100 (Definition of “attorney”) to 105.168 (Minor as party in proceedings pertaining to residential dwellings) that resulted in a general judgment for the plaintiff or an action for possession that has not yet resulted in dismissal or general judgment.

(D) Inability to verify information regarding a rental history.

(b) Criminal records, including:

(A) An unacceptable criminal history.

(B) Inability to verify information regarding criminal history.

(c) Financial information, including:

(A) Insufficient income.

(B) Negative information provided by a consumer credit reporting agency.

(C) Inability to verify information regarding credit history.

(d) Failure to meet other written screening or admission criteria.

(e) The dwelling unit has already been rented.

(3) The statement of reasons for denial must include:

(a) The name and address of any tenant screening companies or consumer credit reporting agencies that provided a report upon which the denial is based, if not previously disclosed to the applicant;

(b) Any supplemental evidence provided by the applicant that the landlord considered and an explanation of the reasons that the supplemental evidence did not adequately compensate for the factors that informed the landlord’s decision to reject the application; and

(c) A right of the applicant to appeal the determination, if any right to appeal exists.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (3)(a) of this section, a landlord need not disclose the results of an applicant screening or report to an applicant, with respect to information that is not required to be disclosed under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. A landlord may give to an applicant a copy of that applicant’s consumer report, as defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

(5) Before denying an application for housing on the basis of criminal history, a landlord must:

(a) Provide an opportunity for the applicant to submit supplemental evidence to explain, justify or negate the relevance of potentially negative information.

(b) Conduct an individualized assessment of the applicant, including any supplemental evidence, taking into consideration:

(A) The nature and severity of the incidents that would lead to a denial;

(B) The number and type of incidents;

(C) The time that has elapsed since the date the incidents occurred; and

(D) The age of the individual at the time the incidents occurred.

(6) If a landlord fails to comply with this section, the applicant may recover from the landlord $100. [2005 c.391 §31; 2021 c.577 §3]

Source: Section 90.304 — Statement of reasons for denial; remedy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.140 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.140
98.140 Notice of sale
Status: in_force

Before property shall be sold pursuant to ORS 98.130 (Right of custodian to sell property) , at least 60 days’ notice of sale shall be given the owner of the property, if the name and residence of the owner are known, either personally or by mail, or by leaving a notice at the residence or place of doing business of the owner, or, if the name and residence of the owner is not known, a notice shall be published containing a description of the property for six weeks successively in a newspaper published in the county where the property was deposited. If there is no newspaper published in that county, then the notice shall be published in a newspaper nearest thereto in the state. The last publication of the notice shall be at least 18 days prior to the time of sale.

Source: Section 98.140 — Notice of sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.895 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.895
105.895 Requirements for easement creation by instrument
Status: in_force

(1) Any instrument creating a solar energy easement or any other access right to sunlight shall contain:

(a) A legal description of the real property benefited and burdened by the easement; and

(b) A description of the solar energy easement sufficient to determine the space over the burdened property which must remain unobstructed by means that shall include, but not be limited to:

(A) A sun chart showing the plotted skyline, including vegetation and structures from the perspective of the center of the lower edge of the collector surface, and a drawing showing the size and location of the collector surface being protected and its orientation with respect to true south; or

(B) A description of the solar envelope sufficient to determine the space over the burdened property that must remain unobstructed.

(2) The instrument creating a solar energy easement or any other access right to sunlight shall be recordable under ORS 93.710 (Instruments or memoranda creating certain interests in realty) . The instrument shall be recorded in the chains of title of the benefited and burdened properties as a transfer of the easement or access right from the owner of the burdened property to the owner of the benefited property.

(3) When an instrument creating a solar energy easement is issued by a city or otherwise requires approval from a city, the instrument shall be attested to and contain the original signature of a city official in addition to the descriptions and chart required under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) An instrument creating a solar energy easement shall be indexed when recorded by the name of the city and the names of all parties claiming any interest in the real property benefited or burdened by the easement. [1979 c.671 §8; 1981 c.590 §6; 1981 c.722 §8; 1991 c.230 §23]

Source: Section 105.895 — Requirements for easement creation by instrument; recordation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.811 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.811
98.811 Notice of parking violation
Status: in_force

(1) If the owner of a parking facility or the owner of proscribed property has issued a citation or other notice of a parking violation alleging that a vehicle owned by a person engaged in the business of selling, renting, leasing or repairing motor vehicles has been left or parked in violation of ORS 98.810 (Unauthorized parking of vehicle on proscribed property prohibited) and mailed a copy of the citation or notice to the person, the person is relieved of liability for the violation if, within 30 days from the mailing of the citation or notice, the person:

(a) Submits a certificate of nonliability stating that the vehicle was not in the custody and control of the person, under the terms of an agreement permitting an individual to use a motor vehicle owned by the person, when the alleged violation occurred; and

(b) Provides the name and address of the individual who was in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation.

(2) Upon receipt of the certificate of nonliability and information described in subsection (1) of this section, the owner of the parking facility or the owner of the proscribed property must dismiss the citation or notice with respect to the person and may reissue the citation or notice in the name of the individual in control of the vehicle when the alleged violation occurred. [2009 c.90 §2]

Source: Section 98.811 — Notice of parking violation; certificate of nonliability; dismissal of notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 93.295 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 93.295
93.295 Construction of ORS 93.290 to 93.300
Status: in_force

ORS 93.290 (Risk of loss after contract to sell realty has been executed) to 93.300 (Short title) shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate their general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact the Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act. [1955 c.144 §2]

Source: Section 93.295 — Construction of ORS 93.290 to 93.300 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors093.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.946 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.946
97.946 Advertising and marketing prohibitions
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not engage in unsolicited door to door or telephone advertising and marketing of prearrangement sales contracts or preconstruction sales contracts. The costs of advertising and marketing may not be paid from trust funds.

(2) Advertising and marketing a prearrangement sales contract or a preconstruction sales contract by a funeral service practitioner, embalmer or funeral service establishment licensed under ORS chapter 692 does not constitute a violation of ORS 692.180 (Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew licenses or certificates) (1)(c). [Formerly 128.440]

Note: See note under 97.923 (Definitions for ORS 97.923 to 97.949) .

Source: Section 97.946 — Advertising and marketing prohibitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.736 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.736
90.736 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) The Housing and Community Services Department may assess a civil penalty against a landlord or owner if the department finds that the landlord or owner has not complied with ORS 90.732 (Landlord registration) or 90.734 (Manager or owner continuing education requirements) . The civil penalty may not exceed $1,000. The department shall assess the civil penalty according to the schedule of penalties developed by the department under ORS 90.738 (Enforcement of registration and education requirements) . In assessing a civil penalty under this section, the department shall take into consideration any good faith efforts by the landlord or owner to comply with ORS 90.732 (Landlord registration) or 90.734 (Manager or owner continuing education requirements) .

(2) The department shall deposit a civil penalty assessed under this section in the Manufactured and Marina Communities Account.

(3) If a civil penalty assessed under this section is not paid on or before 90 days after the order assessing the civil penalty becomes final by operation of law, the department may file the order with the county clerk of the county where the facility is located as a lien against the facility. In addition to any other available remedy, recording the order in the County Clerk Lien Record has the effect provided for in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) and the order may be enforced as provided in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) . [2005 c.619 §4; 2009 c.816 §12; 2019 c.625 §§6,20]

Note: 90.736 (Civil penalties) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 90 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 90.736 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.120 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.120
97.120 Human remains to be deposited in accordance with ORS 97.010 to 97.040, 97.110 to 97.450, 97.510 to 97.730, 97.810 to 97.920 and 97.990
Status: in_force

A cemetery authority shall deposit or dispose of human remains as provided by ORS 97.010 (Definitions) to 97.040 (Private family burial grounds) , 97.110 (Human remains not to be attached) to 97.450 (Discontinuance of cemetery and removal of remains and markers) , 97.510 (Sale and conveyance of plots by cemetery authority) to 97.730 (Gifts and bequests in trust for cemeteries) , 97.810 (Endowment care and nonendowed care cemeteries) to 97.920 (Judgment declaring nuisance, authorizing abatement and creating and foreclosing lien) and 97.990 (Penalties) .

Source: Section 97.120 — Human remains to be deposited in accordance with ORS 97.010 to 97.040, 97.110 to 97.450, 97.510 to 97.730, 97.810 to 97.920 and 97.990 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 93.180 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 93.180
93.180 Forms of tenancy in conveyance or devise to two or more persons
Status: in_force

(1) A conveyance or devise of real property, or an interest in real property, that is made to two or more persons:

(a) Creates a tenancy in common unless the conveyance or devise clearly and expressly declares that the grantees or devisees take the real property with right of survivorship.

(b) Creates a tenancy by the entirety if the conveyance or devise is to spouses married to each other unless the conveyance or devise clearly and expressly declares otherwise.

(c) Creates a joint tenancy as described in ORS 93.190 (Trustees or personal representatives as joint tenants) if the conveyance or devise is to a trustee or personal representative.

(2) A declaration of a right to survivorship creates a tenancy in common in the life estate with cross-contingent remainders in the fee simple.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 93.190 (Trustees or personal representatives as joint tenants) , joint tenancy in real property is abolished and the use in a conveyance or devise of the words “joint tenants” or similar words without any other indication of an intent to create a right of survivorship creates a tenancy in common. [Amended by 1983 c.555 §1; 2007 c.64 §1; 2015 c.629 §5]

Source: Section 93.180 — Forms of tenancy in conveyance or devise to two or more persons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors093.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 100.430 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 100 / Section 100.430
100.430 Unit deeds
Status: in_force

The deed of a unit shall contain:

(1) The name of the property, and the recording index numbers and date of recording of the declaration and in the case of a staged or flexible condominium, the applicable supplemental declaration or declaration amendment.

(2) The unit designation of the unit.

(3) Any further details the grantor and grantee may consider desirable. [Formerly 94.171]

Source: Section 100.430 — Unit deeds; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors100.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.642 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.642
94.642 Receivership for failure of homeowners association to fill vacancies on board of directors
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, if a homeowners association fails to fill vacancies on the board of directors sufficient to constitute a quorum in accordance with the bylaws, an owner or a first mortgagee may request the circuit court of the county in which the planned community is located to appoint a receiver to manage the affairs of the association.

(2) At least 45 days before an owner or first mortgagee requests the circuit court to appoint a receiver under subsection (1) of this section, the owner or first mortgagee shall mail, by certified or registered mail, a notice to the association and shall post a copy of the notice at a conspicuous place or places on the property or provide notice by a method otherwise reasonably calculated to inform owners of the proposed action.

(3) The notice shall be signed by the owner or first mortgagee and include:

(a) A description of the intended action.

(b) A statement that the intended action is pursuant to this section.

(c) The date, not less than 30 days after mailing of the notice, by which the association must fill vacancies on the board sufficient to constitute a quorum.

(d) A statement that if the association fails to fill vacancies on the board by the specified date, the owner or first mortgagee may file a petition with the court under subsection (1) of this section.

(e) A statement that if a receiver is appointed, all expenses of the receivership will be common expenses of the association as provided in subsection (4) of this section.

(4) If a receiver is appointed, the salary of the receiver, court costs, attorney fees and all other expenses of the receivership shall be common expenses of the association.

(5) A receiver appointed under this section has all of the powers and duties of a duly constituted board of directors and shall serve until a sufficient number of vacancies on the board are filled to constitute a quorum.

(6) If at a turnover meeting held in accordance with ORS 94.616 (Turnover meeting) the owners fail to elect the number of directors sufficient to constitute a quorum of the board of directors, in addition to the notice requirements specified in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, an owner shall give the notice to all other owners as provided in the bylaws.

(7) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) of this section, in the case of an emergency, the court may waive the notice requirements of subsections (2) and (3) of this section. [2007 c.409 §2; 2017 c.358 §50]

Source: Section 94.642 — Receivership for failure of homeowners association to fill vacancies on board of directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 99.060 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 99 / Section 99.060
99.060 Effect of failure to remove logs from another’s land
Status: in_force

If any person fails to remove and reclaim logs, timber or any part of a fallen tree within one year after it is cast upon private property as provided in ORS 99.050 (Recovery of any part of tree from private property) , it is deemed abandoned and the title thereto vests in the person entitled to the possession of the land upon which the same is found.

Source: Section 99.060 — Effect of failure to remove logs from another’s land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors099.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 94.833 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 94 / Section 94.833
94.833 Sale of timeshare plan located out-of-state
Status: in_force

(1) Before negotiating within this state for the sale of a timeshare in a timeshare plan composed wholly or partially of timeshare property located outside this state, the developer of the timeshare plan must:

(a) Comply with ORS 94.803 (Definitions for ORS 94.803 and 94.807 to 94.945) and 94.807 (Application) to 94.945 (Advertising regulation) ; and

(b) Record, in the real property records of each county or other appropriate jurisdiction of each state in which the timeshare property is located for use of a timeshare owner, the notice of timeshare plan, as defined in ORS 94.885 (Rights of lienholder) for the timeshare plan. This recording requirement does not apply to timeshare property located in foreign countries.

(2) Before the sale of a timeshare in a timeshare plan composed wholly of timeshare property located within this state, the developer of the timeshare plan must comply with the applicable provisions of ORS 94.803 (Definitions for ORS 94.803 and 94.807 to 94.945) and 94.807 (Application) to 94.945 (Advertising regulation) . [1983 c.530 §18]

(Purchaser’s Rights)

Source: Section 94.833 — Sale of timeshare plan located out-of-state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors094.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.375 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.375
105.375 In whose name securities taken or investments made
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 105.380 (When securities are payable to parties) , security for the proceeds of sale shall be taken or investments of the proceeds shall be made in the name of the clerk of the court and the clerk’s successors in office, who shall hold the same for the use and benefit of the parties interested, subject to the order of the court.

Source: Section 105.375 — In whose name securities taken or investments made , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.771 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.771
90.771 Confidentiality of information regarding disputes
Status: in_force

(1) In order to foster the role of the Housing and Community Services Department in mediating and resolving disputes between landlords and tenants of manufactured dwelling and floating home facilities, the department shall establish procedures to maintain the confidentiality of information received by the department pertaining to individual landlords and tenants of facilities and to landlord-tenant disputes. The procedures must comply with the provisions of this section.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the department shall treat as confidential and not disclose:

(a) The identity of a landlord, tenant or complainant involved in a dispute or of a person who provides information to the department in response to a department investigation of a dispute;

(b) Information provided to the department by a landlord, tenant, complainant or other person relating to a dispute; or

(c) Information discovered by the department in investigating a dispute.

(3) The department may disclose:

(a) Information described in subsection (2) of this section to a state agency; and

(b) Information described in subsection (2) of this section if the landlord, tenant, complainant or other person who provided the information being disclosed, or the legal representative thereof, consents orally or in writing to the disclosure and specifies to whom the disclosure may be made. Only the landlord, tenant, complainant or other person who provided the information to the department may authorize or deny the disclosure of the information.

(4) This section does not prohibit the department from compiling and disclosing examples and statistics that demonstrate information such as the type of dispute, frequency of occurrence and geographical area where the dispute occurred if the identity of the landlord, tenant, complainant and other persons are protected. [2001 c.596 §26 (enacted in lieu of 90.770); 2003 c.21 §2; 2005 c.22 §69; 2019 c.625 §63]

Source: Section 90.771 — Confidentiality of information regarding disputes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 97.550 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 97 / Section 97.550
97.550 Plots are indivisible
Status: in_force

All plots, the use of which has been conveyed by deed or certificate of ownership as a separate plot, are indivisible except with the consent of the cemetery authority, or as provided by law.

Source: Section 97.550 — Plots are indivisible , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 105.520 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 105 / Section 105.520
105.520 Justification of sureties
Status: in_force

If the plaintiff is not notified of the time and place of the application for the order provided for in ORS 105.515 (Stay of issuance of warrant to abate) , the sureties therein provided for shall justify as bail upon arrest, otherwise the justification may be omitted unless the plaintiff requires it. If the order is made and undertaking given, and the defendant fails to abate the nuisance within the time specified in the order, at any time within six months thereafter, the warrant for the abatement of the nuisance may issue as if the warrant had not been stayed.

Source: Section 105.520 — Justification of sureties; proceedings when nuisance is not abated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors105.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.160 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.160
90.160 Calculation of periods or notices
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORCP 10:

(1) For references in this chapter to periods or notices based on a number of days, those days must be calculated by consecutive calendar days, not including the initial day of service, but including the last day until 11:59 p.m.

(2) For references in this chapter to periods or notices based on a number of hours, those hours must be calculated in consecutive clock hours, beginning:

(a) Immediately upon service, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection; or

(b) For notices to terminate a tenancy, at 11:59 p.m. the day that:

(A) A notice given under ORS 90.155 (Service or delivery of written notice) (1)(c) is both mailed and attached to the premises; or

(B) A notice given under ORS 90.155 (Service or delivery of written notice) (5) is both mailed and sent by electronic mail. [Formerly 90.402; 1997 c.577 §7; 2005 c.391 §14; 2013 c.294 §4; 2015 c.388 §1; 2020 s.s.3 c.3 §11; 2023 c.296 §3]

Source: Section 90.160 — Calculation of periods or notices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 98.818 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 98 / Section 98.818
98.818 Preference of lien
Status: in_force

The lien created by ORS 98.812 (Towing of unlawfully parked vehicle) shall have preference over any and all other liens or encumbrances upon the vehicle. [1953 c.575 §3; 2007 c.538 §11a]

Source: Section 98.818 — Preference of lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors098.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 90.395 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 90 / Section 90.395
90.395 Required delivery of notice of rental assistance and support services before termination for nonpayment
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Nonpayment” means the nonpayment of a payment that is due to a landlord, including a payment of rent, late charges, utility or service charges or any other charge or fee as described in the rental agreement or ORS 90.140 (Types of payments landlord may require or accept) , 90.302 (Fees allowed for certain landlord expenses) , 90.315 (Utility or service payments) , 90.392 (Termination of tenancy for cause) , 90.394 (Termination of tenancy for failure to pay rent) , 90.560 (Definitions for ORS 90.560 to 90.584) to 90.584 (Park specific billing for water) or 90.630 (Termination by landlord) .

(b) “Nonpayment” does not include payments owed by a tenant for damages to the premises.

(2) A landlord shall deliver a copy of the notice posted on the website of the Judicial Department under ORS 105.136 (Form of notice to tenants regarding rental and eviction assistance) along with:

(a) Any notice of termination for nonpayment; and

(b) Any summons for a complaint seeking possession based on nonpayment given by the landlord or service processor, including a summons delivered under ORS 105.135 (Service and return of summons) (3)(b).

(3) A court shall enter a judgment dismissing a complaint for possession that is based on a termination notice for nonpayment if the court determines that:

(a) The landlord failed to deliver the notice as required under subsection (2) of this section;

(b) The landlord caused the tenant to not tender rent, including as a result of the landlord’s failure to reasonably participate with a rental assistance program; or

(c) The tenant has tendered or caused to be tendered rental assistance or any other payment covering the nonpayment amount owed under the termination notice for nonpayment.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 105.137 (Effect of failure of party to appear) (4), if a claim for possession is dismissed under subsection (3)(c) of this section and the payment was tendered after the action was commenced, the tenant is not entitled to prevailing party fees, costs or attorney fees.

(5) Notwithstanding ORS 90.302 (Fees allowed for certain landlord expenses) , a landlord may charge a tenant for filing fees paid under ORS 105.130 (How action conducted) , if the complaint for possession is dismissed under subsection (3)(c) of this section. Payment of the fees is not a prerequisite for dismissal under subsection (3)(c) of this section. [2023 c.13 §55]

Note: 90.395 (Required delivery of notice of rental assistance and support services before termination for nonpayment) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 90 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 90.395 — Required delivery of notice of rental assistance and support services before termination for nonpayment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 93.910 — OR Code / Title 10 / Chapter 93 / Section 93.910
93.910 Enforcement of forfeiture remedy after notice of default
Status: in_force

Whenever a contract for transfer or conveyance of an interest in real property provides a forfeiture remedy, whether the remedy is self-executing or is optional, forfeiture of the interest of a purchaser in default under the contract may be enforced only after notice of the default has been given to the purchaser as provided in ORS 93.915 (Notice of default) , notwithstanding any provision in the contract to the contrary. [1985 c.718 §2]

Source: Section 93.910 — Enforcement of forfeiture remedy after notice of default , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors093.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).