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Oregon Landlord-Tenant Laws

A summary of Oregon rules for security deposits, entry notice, late fees, rent increases, and required disclosures.

This is a general summary for informational purposes, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances can add requirements beyond state law — verify current rules with your state's official statutes or an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.

What's distinctive about Oregon

Oregon is one of a small number of states with a statewide cap on rent increases, tied to inflation, along with statewide just-cause eviction protections that kick in after a tenant's first year — both go well beyond what most states require and apply the same way in every Oregon city.

Security deposit limitNo statewide statutory limit
Interest on deposit requiredNo
Deposit return deadline31 Days days
Entry notice required24 Hours
Late fee limitLate fees allowed only by written agreement; daily/flat/periodic formulas regulated
Late fee grace period4/5 depending notice mechanics
Rent increase notice90 for most rent increases; statewide cap applies to many units
Eviction notice period72 or 144 hours depending rent due date/notice timing

Required disclosures in Oregon

  • • Federal lead-based paint
  • • recycling
  • • carbon monoxide
  • • flood/plain and rent-increase cap/exemption notices where applicable

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