Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
Oregon has strong tenant protection laws with strict rent control provisions, comprehensive security deposit regulations, and detailed notice requirements. The state recently enacted significant tenant-friendly reforms including rent increase caps and cause requirements for evictions.
Security Deposit
Limit: No statutory limit on security deposits, but must be reasonable.
Return Period: 31 days after termination of tenancy. Must provide itemized statement of damages. If landlord fails to comply, tenant may recover twice the amount wrongfully withheld.
Rent Increases
90 days notice required for rent increases. Annual increases capped at 7% plus CPI (max 10%) statewide.
Entry Notice
24 hours notice required for entry, except in emergencies.
Key Statutes
- Oregon Revised Statutes §90.300 - Security Deposits
- Oregon Revised Statutes §90.320 - Landlord Obligations
- Oregon Revised Statutes §90.322 - Right of Entry
- Oregon Revised Statutes §90.427 - Rent Increase Limits
Common Issues
- Rent increases exceeding statutory caps
- Not providing 90-day notice for rent increases
- Failure to return deposits within 31 days
- No-cause evictions (now prohibited in most cases)
- Entering without 24-hour notice