Oregon Code § 91.220·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Tenant
in possession liable for rent; remedies for recovery.
(1) Every person in possession of
land out of which any rent is due, whether it was originally demised in fee, or
for any other estate of freehold, or for any term of years, is liable for the
amount or proportion of rent due from the land in possession of the person,
although it is only a part of what was originally demised.
(2) Such rent may
be recovered in an action at law, and the deed of demise, or other instrument
in writing, if there is any, showing the provisions of the lease, may be used
in evidence by either party to prove the amount due from the defendant.
(3) This section
shall not deprive landlords of any other legal remedy for the recovery of their
rents, whether secured to them by their leases or provided by law.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 91.220
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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