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Subletting Laws in Oregon


In Oregon you are legally barred from subletting your space to anyone for more than three days unless you, your landlord and your subtenant enter into a written sublet agreement.

The law even tells you what to include in a sublet agreement:

  • A provision that requires your subtenant to pay rent directly to the landlord
  • A description of any separate fees or charges, like utilities
  • A provision that gives your subtenant the same rights you have as a tenant to have well-maintained and habitable living space
  • A provision that protects the subtenant from any retaliatory action by the landlord

Be aware though, that if your original lease prohibits subletting, you can't do it:

This subsection does not authorize a facility tenant to rent a manufactured dwelling or floating home to another person in violation of the rental agreement between the facility tenant and the facility landlord.

If your lease does prohibit a sublet it is still worth reaching out to your landlord with a sublet agreement and a qualified subtenant, explaining your situation, and trying to reason with them.

The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice.