ORS 91.220
Tenant in possession liable for rent

  • remedies for recovery

(1)

Every person in possession of land out of which any rent is due, whether it was originally demised in fee, or for any other estate of freehold, or for any term of years, is liable for the amount or proportion of rent due from the land in possession of the person, although it is only a part of what was originally demised.

(2)

Such rent may be recovered in an action at law, and the deed of demise, or other instrument in writing, if there is any, showing the provisions of the lease, may be used in evidence by either party to prove the amount due from the defendant.

(3)

This section shall not deprive landlords of any other legal remedy for the recovery of their rents, whether secured to them by their leases or provided by law.

Source: Section 91.220 — Tenant in possession liable for rent; remedies for recovery, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors091.­html.

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§ 91.220’s source at oregon​.gov