OAR 411-068-0040: Residency Agreement

(1) Prior to accepting compensation from or providing services to any elderly or disabled person, the operator or tenant manager and the person seeking residence at the facility shall both sign a residency agreement. Such an agreement shall include: (a) Disclosure of all monthly charges and other fees; (b) A description of all services to be provided. (c) A copy of the house rules, including any restrictions or limitations on the use of the facility by tenants such as use of tobacco or alcohol, use of telephones, visitors, etc. House rules shall not violate landlord tenant laws or these administrative rules; (d) The terms and conditions under which the agreement may be terminated by either party, including any policy on refunds; and (e) If the tenant chooses to have the operator act as representative payee for the payment of the tenant’s Social Security benefits, the residency agreement shall indicate this choice. (2) The residency agreement shall conform to ORS Chapter 90 and 91, and all other state, federal or local statutes, rules or ordinances relating to the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. (3) The operator shall maintain a record of the original signed residency agreement(s) for each tenant.