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Oregon Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Oregon landlords. All citations reference actual Oregon statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
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Security Deposit Rules

Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.300
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 31 days. Itemized statement required. Landlord must provide written accounting of all charges.
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Notice Period Requirements

Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.427
Month-to-month: 90 days written notice from landlord (30 days from tenant). No-cause terminations restricted by SB 608. Just cause required after first year.
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Eviction Process

Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.394
Nonpayment: 72 hours notice (10 days grace after due date, then 72 hours). Lease violation: 14-day notice to cure (30 days for repeat). Just cause required after 12 months.
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Late Fee Rules

Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.260
Late fee cannot exceed reasonable amount for actual damages. Landlord must allow 4-day grace period after rent due date (effective 2019). Fee terms must be in rental agreement.
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Lease Termination

Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.427
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: landlord 90 days, tenant 30 days. Just cause required after first 12 months of occupancy (SB 608). Strong tenant protections.
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Rent Increase Rules

Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.323
Statewide rent control (SB 608): annual increase capped at 7% + CPI (max 10%). Applies to units 15+ years old. 90 days written notice required for any increase.
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Habitability Standards

Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.320
Landlord must maintain premises in habitable condition, provide weatherproofing, plumbing, heating, electricity, sanitation, and comply with all building codes. Tenant may repair and deduct.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.322
Landlord must give at least 24 hours notice before entry. Entry at reasonable times. Emergency entry without notice. Written notice preferred.
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Fair Housing Protections

Or. Rev. Stat. § 659A.421
Oregon fair housing law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and source of income.
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