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Locked Out By The Landlord

ORS 90.375 — two months' rent or twice the damages, whichever is greater

A landlord who unlawfully removes or excludes a tenant, seriously attempts or threatens to, or willfully cuts or threatens to cut heat, running water, hot water, electricity or another essential service, is answerable to the tenant.

  • ORS 90.375
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What the tenant can recover. The tenant may get a court order to recover possession, or end the rental agreement and recover up to two months' periodic rent or twice the actual damages, whichever is greater, with all deposits and prepaid rent returned.

  • ORS 90.375

The tenant need not end the agreement or recover possession to recover damages.

  • ORS 90.375
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  1. ORS 90.375 — Effect of unlawful ouster or exclusion

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Oregon attorney.

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