Oregon Statutes 456.607 – Definitions
As used in this section and ORS § 456.608:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 456.607
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
(1) ‘Landlord’ means an owner of a dwelling unit that has entered into a rental or lease agreement with a tenant.
(2) ‘Low income household’ means a household of one or more individuals whose combined incomes are at or below 60 percent of the area median income and includes, but is not limited to, a household of one or more individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
(3) ‘Tenant’ means an individual or a family who has or will be entering into a rental or lease agreement with a landlord. [2017 c.659 § 1]
456.607, 456.608 and 456.609 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 456 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.