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Oregon Landlord-Tenant Laws

This overview summarizes common Oregon landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Oregon Revised Statutes 90). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.

Oregon at a glance: Security deposit limit: No statutory limit. Return deadline: 31 days after move-out. Month-to-month notice: 30 days. Source: Oregon Revised Statutes 90.
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Security Deposit Laws

Maximum Deposit:

No statutory limit

Return Deadline:

31 days after move-out

Interest Required:

No statutory requirement

Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.

Eviction Notice Requirements

Nonpayment of Rent:

13 days notice

Lease Violation:

14 days notice

Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.

Notice to Vacate

Month-to-Month Lease:

30 days notice

Fixed-Term Lease:

No notice required if lease ends

Late Rent Fees

Grace Period:

4

Maximum Late Fee:

5% of rent

Additional Regulations

Rent Control:

SB 608 (7% + CPI statewide cap)

Landlord Entry Notice:

24 hours

Primary statute reference: Oregon Revised Statutes 90

When to use Oregon document templates

Use LeaseCraft templates when you need editable PDF or DOCX lease and notice forms built for Oregon landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the sidebar.

Common mistakes in Oregon

  • Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
  • Missing the 31-day security deposit return window
  • Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts

Frequently asked questions

In Oregon, the commonly cited limit is No statutory limit. Return timing is typically 31 days after move-out. Confirm current rules in Oregon Revised Statutes 90.

Oregon month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.

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