Property Management
Under Oregon's ORLTA, a tenant may terminate a rental agreement without penalty if the rental unit becomes uninhabitable due to damage caused by:
AThe tenant's own negligence
BCatastrophic events not caused by the tenant, such as a fire or flood✓ Correct
CNormal wear and tear
DA government inspection that condemns the unit
Explanation
If a rental unit is damaged by a catastrophic event (fire, flood, natural disaster) not caused by the tenant, making it substantially uninhabitable, Oregon law generally allows either party to terminate the rental agreement. The tenant is not liable for rent during the period the unit is uninhabitable.
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