Oregon Statutes 456.259 – Termination date notice to tenants; extension for failure to give timely notice
(1) In addition to notices given under ORS § 456.260 and 456.262, the owner of publicly supported housing as described in ORS § 456.250 (6)(a)(B) in which the Housing and Community Services Department is a party to the contract must provide notice to the tenants under this section before the owner withdraws the participating property from publicly supported housing.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 456.259
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(2) The notice required under this section must be in plain language and must include:
(a) That the owner intends to withdraw the property from publicly supported housing upon the specified termination date;
(b) An explanation and any expiration date of any safe harbor provisions which may allow the tenant to retain the tenancy after the affordability restriction is terminated, including the provisions of ORS § 456.267;
(c) Information about tenant resources, as may be required by the department by rule; and
(d) Other information required by the department by rule.
(3) The notice required under this section must be delivered no more than 24 months and at least 20 months before the termination date by:
(a) First class mail to:
(A) Any tenant residing at the participating property at the tenant’s mailing address; and
(B) The Director of the Housing and Community Services Department; and
(b) Posting the notice in a common area of the property.
(4) During the period 20 months prior to the termination date, the owner must give a copy of the notice required under this section to any prospective tenant of the property before the owner or landlord may assess a screening charge under ORS § 90.295 or enter into a rental agreement.
(5) If an owner fails to give notices required under subsection (3) or (4) of this section, the owner shall:
(a) Extend the termination date until no earlier than 20 months after delivery of all notices required under subsection (3) or (4) of this section; and
(b) Provide notice of the extension to the department and to each tenant that is entitled to notice under this section. [2021 c.56 § 7; 2023 c.389 § 4]
See notes under 456.250.