Property Management
In Oregon, a tenant who is deployed overseas in active military service may terminate a lease early under which federal law?
AThe Fair Housing Act
BThe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)✓ Correct
COregon's ORLTA
DThe SAFE Act
Explanation
The federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) allows active duty servicemembers to terminate residential leases early when they receive orders for deployment or a permanent change of station. The servicemember must provide written notice and a copy of the orders. Under SCRA, the lease terminates 30 days after the next due rent date. Oregon property managers must comply with SCRA regardless of lease terms.
Related Oregon Property Management Questions
- Oregon's 2019 statewide rent control law (SB 608) does NOT apply to:
- Under Oregon's ORLTA, what notice must a landlord give before entering a unit for a showing to prospective tenants after an existing tenant has given notice to vacate?
- A tenant in Oregon is not paying rent due to a claimed habitability defect. Under ORLTA, a tenant's 'repair and deduct' remedy allows the tenant to:
- A tenant in Oregon abandons the rental unit with 2 months remaining on a fixed-term lease. The landlord's duty under ORLTA is to:
- Oregon law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants. Retaliation includes raising rent or decreasing services within which time period after a tenant exercises a legal right?
- Under ORLTA, what is a 'no-cause' eviction and when is it restricted in Oregon?
- Under Oregon law, a residential landlord who accepts rent after serving a notice to vacate has likely:
- Under ORLTA, when a tenant vacates and leaves the unit clean with no damage, the landlord must return the security deposit within:
Practice More Oregon Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Oregon Quiz →