Leaving A Lease Early
ORS 90.453 — 14 days' written notice with a verification, for a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, bias crime or stalking
A tenant who gives the landlord at least 14 days' written notice asking for it is released from the rental agreement, along with any immediate family members named in the notice. The notice gives the release date.
- A copy of a valid order of protection or other court order restraining contact with the tenant
- A police report of domestic violence, sexual assault, bias crime or stalking against the tenant
- A copy of a conviction for such an act against the tenant
- A statement in the section's form, signed by the tenant and a qualified third party such as a police officer, attorney, licensed health professional or victim's advocate
Unless the tenant is protected by a current order, the act has to have happened within the 90 days before the notice. Time when the perpetrator was incarcerated or living more than 100 miles away does not count toward the 90 days.
Sources for this section (1)
- ORS 90.453 — Release of victim from tenancy
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Oregon attorney.