In any action on a rental agreement or arising under this chapter, reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal may be awarded to the prevailing party together with costs and necessary disbursements, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary. As used in this section, “prevailing party” means the party in whose favor final judgment is rendered.
ORS 90.255
Known as the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
The act spans §§ 90–90 (206 sections).
Applied in 23 court decisions — leading case Sherwood Park Business Center, LLC v. Taggart (2014)
Most recently applied in 346 Or. App. 172 - Rorvik v. Pelecanus, LLC (December 2025)
Formerly 91.755
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