Oregon Death of a tenant

What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in Oregon?

If the only tenant dies, the abandoned-property process in ORS 90.425 still applies, with changes. An heir or devisee, a personal representative, or a person the tenant designated in writing takes the tenant's place. The landlord's notice must be mailed to the deceased tenant at the unit, to any known heir, representative or designated person, and to an estate administrator at the State Treasurer.

Verified Source: ORS 90.425(21) · last checked 2026-10-15