Oregon landlord-tenant law is complicated. And mistakes in understanding the law frequently work against landlords. The basic rule-of-thumb to remember is that the written document which defines the landlord-tenant relationship must be complete and must be followed. While Oregon law does contain some restrictions upon what landlords can put into their rental agreements,[1] generally, they are far better off commencing the rental relationship with a strong, clear and fair written document. MHCO has gone to great lengths in making sure that its forms meet these criteria. What follows is a list of ten tips and traps to remember when using the MHCO Rental Agreement form.
