Oregon Statutes 479.265 – Action for unlawful transfer of dwelling unit; damages; attorney fees
Any purchaser or transferee of a dwelling unit who is aggrieved by a violation of ORS § 479.260 may bring an individual action in an appropriate court to recover actual damages or $50, whichever is greater. In any action brought by a person under this section, the court may award to the prevailing party, in addition to the relief provided in this section, reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal and costs. Actions brought under this section must be commenced within one year of the date of sale or transfer. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, violation of ORS § 479.260 does not affect the transfer of the title, ownership or possession of the dwelling unit. [1979 c.642 § 4; 1981 c.897 § 56; 1995 c.618 § 77; 2003 c.655 § 79]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 479.265
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.