How does Oregon law define 'implied warranty of habitability'?

The correct understanding of the 'implied warranty of habitability' under Oregon law is that residential premises must meet basic living and safety standards for tenants. This legal principle establishes that landlords are responsible for ensuring that their rental properties are suitable for living, safe, and free from significant defects that could harm the tenant's health or safety.

This warranty is implicit in every residential lease agreement, meaning that it does not need to be explicitly stated in the lease document for the tenant to have the protections it offers. If a property fails to meet these standards—such as having inadequate plumbing, heating, or electrical systems, or being infested with pests—tenants have legal grounds to seek remedies which could include repair requests, rent reductions, or even lease termination.

The other options presented do not accurately reflect the concept of the implied warranty of habitability. For example, the idea that tenants must receive a rent reduction at the end of the lease does not relate to the responsibility of landlords for maintaining property standards during the tenancy. Similarly, the notion that landlords can evict tenants for any reason contradicts the legal protections in place that safeguard tenants from unjust evictions and also does not address the habitability context. Lastly, the requirement for residential properties to have a