General information, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant rules change, and cities and counties can add their own. Check the current statute and local ordinances, and talk to a licensed attorney before you act.
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The short version
- Planned communities follow the Oregon Planned Community Act and condominiums follow the Oregon Condominium Act.
Most Oregon homeowner associations follow the Oregon Planned Community Act in ORS chapter 94, while condominiums follow the Oregon Condominium Act in ORS chapter 100. Each act covers records, meetings, budgets and assessments.
Oregon hoa laws at a glance
| Rule | Oregon | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Governing law | Planned communities follow the Oregon Planned Community Act and condominiums follow the Oregon Condominium Act. | ORS chapter 94 and ORS chapter 100 |
The governing law
Association rules come in layers: state law first, then the declaration, the bylaws and finally board rules. A rule that conflicts with a higher layer usually fails.
Governing law. Planned communities follow the Oregon Planned Community Act and condominiums follow the Oregon Condominium Act. (ORS chapter 94 and ORS chapter 100)
Records
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Board meetings
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Assessments, liens and collections
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Rental restrictions
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Mistakes to avoid
- Holding board decisions without the notice owners are entitled to.
- Not keeping records ready for owner requests.
- Fining owners without the notice and hearing steps in the governing documents.
- Enforcing rental rules that are not in the recorded documents.
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Verify current law
We last checked these Oregon rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Oregon attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- ORS chapter 94 and ORS chapter 100
Official sources
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Which law governs HOAs in Oregon?
Planned communities follow the Oregon Planned Community Act and condominiums follow the Oregon Condominium Act. Source: ORS chapter 94 and ORS chapter 100.