SB 158
Allows a landlord and a tenant to agree to a recurring charge in lieu of a security deposit.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SHDEV) |
| Sponsors | Mark Meek (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
This Act allows landlords and tenants to agree to a recurring charge in lieu of a security deposit and establishes requirements for such agreements.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Mark Meek
Overview#
Digest: This Act lets landlords charge a fee in lieu of a security deposit. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Allows a landlord and a tenant to agree to a recurring charge in lieu of a security deposit. Establishes requirements of an agreement.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Herrington | Oregon Housing Alliance | Oppose | 2025-02-18 |
| Tim Morris | Springfield Eugene Tenant Association | Oppose | 2025-02-18 |
| Jonathan Clay | Multifamily NW | Support | 2025-02-19 |
| Kevin Cronin | Housing Oregon | Oppose | 2025-02-19 |
| Joel Spector | Portland | Oppose | 2025-02-19 |
| Scott Cantonwine | CWC Investment Company | Support | 2025-02-19 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Oppose | 2025-02-20 |
| Andrew Haynes | Gresham | Support | 2025-02-21 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2025-02-19 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-06-27 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |