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Is my HOA fine valid in Oregon?

Oregon’s Planned Communities Act doesn’t set a fine cap or a uniform pre-fine hearing — those come from your declaration and bylaws. ORS 94.780 adds prevailing-party attorney fees and a short 1-year deadline to sue.

This is general information, not legal advice, and it does not decide whether your fine is valid. For your specific situation, a licensed Oregon attorney is the right resource.

Check your notice

Answer a few questions about the Oregon fine or violation notice you received, and see how it compares to what the law requires.

Question 1

1.Does your declaration or bylaws authorize the fine, and is it within what those documents allow?

Question 2

2.Did the board follow the specific notice and procedure your bylaws prescribe before fining you?

Answer all questions to see your result.

What Oregon law requires before an HOA can fine you

Governing framework: Oregon Planned Communities Act (ORS ch. 94).

Oregon’s Planned Communities Act doesn’t set a statutory fine cap or a uniform pre-fine hearing; fine authority comes from the recorded declaration and bylaws.

Statute: ORS 94.780; declaration & bylaws

How much notice and whether a hearing is required come from the bylaws; a board that skips a procedure those documents require is acting outside its authority.

Statute: declaration & bylaws

Timing the Oregon statute sets

HOA disputes often turn on short statutory windows — these are worth knowing early.

  • 1-year deadline to sue on a violation

    A suit or action to remedy a violation must be commenced within one year after discovery or identification of the alleged violation — shorter than many civil deadlines.

    ORS 94.780(3)

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Not legal advice.This article is general information based on publicly available state law, which can change and varies by state. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Your community's governing documents may impose additional requirements. Verify the current statutes and consult a licensed attorney in your state about your specific situation.