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View the complete Oregon guide →Which Oregon Laws Govern Your HOA or Condo?
Oregon's Planned Communities Act (ORS 94.550–94.783) is a comprehensive HOA statute covering records, meetings, liens, and enforcement. Condos are governed separately under ORS ch. 100.
June 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Rules & EnforcementORWhen Is an Oregon HOA Rule Unenforceable?
Oregon's ORS 94.780 provides prevailing-party attorney fees and a 1-year statute of limitations. Rules beyond the declaration, improper executive sessions, and federal-law conflicts can fail.
June 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Records & TransparencyORGetting Your Oregon HOA's Records
ORS 94.670 requires Oregon HOAs to make association records reasonably available for examination and duplication by any owner acting in good faith for a proper purpose.
June 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Fines & PenaltiesORFighting an HOA Fine in Oregon
Oregon's ORS 94.780 provides prevailing-party attorney fees and a 1-year statute of limitations. Fine authority comes from the declaration; ORS 94.709 ties unpaid charges to the assessment lien.
June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Liens & ForeclosureORCan an Oregon HOA Foreclose Over Unpaid Dues?
Oregon's ORS 94.709 gives HOAs a statutory priority lien that perfects automatically on declaration recording. The association must record a claim notice before foreclosing. Lien valid 6 years.
June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Meetings & GovernanceORAttending HOA Meetings in Oregon
ORS 94.650 governs lot-owner meetings and ORS 94.644 governs board meetings — including executive-session rules. Detailed notice periods and quorum requirements come from the bylaws.
June 1, 2026 · 3 min read