Right of city to recover from owner for costs of relocating tenant due to condemnation; defense.

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(2) It shall be an affirmative defense to recovery of relocation costs incurred for any tenant that the condition was caused by the action or negligence of that tenant.

(3) The official responsible for city code enforcement shall notify the owner in writing when the official finds the premises to be in a condition that may cause tenant relocation. The notice shall also inform the owner of the potential liability for relocation costs.

(4) A landlord may not terminate a rental agreement because of the receipt of the notice required by subsection (3) of this section except for the reasons set forth in ORS 90.385 (4). The owner is not liable for tenant relocation costs if the termination is for the reasons set forth in ORS 90.385 (4)(b).

(5) The action provided in subsection (1) of this section is in addition to any other action that may be brought against an owner under any other provision of law. [Formerly 90.450]


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