Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
Oregon has strong tenant protections, including statewide rent stabilization, 31-day security deposit accounting, 24-hour entry rules, detailed repair remedies, and cause-based termination limits after the first year of occupancy.
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 most non-week-to-week rent increases after the first year. Covered 2026 increases are capped at 9.5%.
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 §90.323 - Maximum Rent Increase
- Oregon Revised Statutes §90.394 - Nonpayment Notices
- Oregon Revised Statutes §90.427 - Termination Without Tenant Cause
Common Issues
- Rent increases exceeding statutory caps
- Not providing 90-day notice for rent increases
- Failure to return deposits within 31 days
- Outdated nonpayment notice language
- Overbroad repair-and-deduct waivers
- Entering without 24-hour notice