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Oregon landlord-tenant law

5 of 7 topics verified

Local rules also apply in: Portland

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TopicAt a glance
Security deposit limitNot yet verified
Deposit return deadlineLandlord must give a written accounting and return any unclaimed deposit within 31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant delivers po…
Notice to enterAt least 24 hours' actual notice, and entry only at reasonable times (exceptions such as emergencies apply).
Rent increase noticeWeek-to-week: 7 days' written notice.
Late feesNot yet verified
Eviction notice (nonpayment)Week-to-week: 72 hours' written notice, given no sooner than day 5 of the period.
Rent control / state preemptionStatewide cap: the Department of Administrative Services publishes the maximum annual increase each year under ORS 90.324; increases must…

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Security deposit limit

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Deposit return deadline

Landlord must give a written accounting and return any unclaimed deposit within 31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant delivers possession.

Verified Source: ORS 90.300(12)-(13) · last checked 2026-10-15

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Notice to enter

At least 24 hours' actual notice, and entry only at reasonable times (exceptions such as emergencies apply).

Verified Source: ORS 90.322(1)(f) · last checked 2026-10-15

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Rent increase notice

Week-to-week: 7 days' written notice. Other tenancies: no increase in the first year, then 90 days' written notice, no more than once in any 12-month period, and capped at the annual maximum set under ORS 90.324.

Verified Source: ORS 90.323 · last checked 2026-10-15

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Late fees

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Eviction notice (nonpayment)

Week-to-week: 72 hours' written notice, given no sooner than day 5 of the period. Other tenancies: 10 days' notice (given no sooner than day 8) or 13 days' notice under the alternate timing in the statute.

Verified Source: ORS 90.394 · last checked 2026-10-15

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Rent control / state preemption

Statewide cap: the Department of Administrative Services publishes the maximum annual increase each year under ORS 90.324; increases must not exceed it (ORS 90.323).

Verified Source: ORS 90.323; ORS 90.324 · last checked 2026-10-15

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