(1) As used in this section, “state service member” means a member of the organized militia who is called into active service of the state by the Governor under ORS 399.065 (1) for 90 or more consecutive days.

(2) A tenant may terminate a rental agreement upon written notice if the tenant provides the landlord with proof of official orders showing that the tenant is a state service member.

(3) A termination of a rental agreement under this section is effective the earlier of:

(a) Thirty days after the date the next rental payment is due; or

(b) On the last day of the month after the month in which written notice is given.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 90.300 (7)(a)(A) and 90.430, a tenant who terminates a lease under subsection (2) of this section is not:

(a) Subject to a penalty, fee, charge or loss of deposit because of the termination; or

(b) Liable for any rent beyond the effective date of the termination as determined under subsection (3) of this section. [2003 c.387 §2; 2009 c.431 §14; 2011 c.42 §15]

 

*Italicized words are defined in ORS 90.100.

 

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