How much notice is required to raise rent in Oregon?
90 days notice
- 90 days written notice required
- Statewide rent control (7% + CPI)
- Just cause eviction required
Legal basis: ORS § 90.323
Know your rights as a renter in Oregon. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Oregon law.
Legal basis: Oregon landlord-tenant law — Oregon Revised Statutes
31
Days to Return Deposit
No statewide limit
Max Deposit
24h
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What Oregon law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
No statewide limit
Return Deadline
31 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Oregon law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Landlord may owe up to double the deposit amount if they act in bad faith.
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
4-day grace period — fee cannot be charged until the 5th day after due date
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
24 hours
In Oregon, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
90 days notice
Legal basis: ORS § 90.323
7 days
Legal basis: ORS § 90.365
6 months protected
Legal basis: ORS § 90.385
Early termination
Legal basis: ORS § 90.453
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: ORS § 90.375
Important facts about Oregon rental law
Oregon has no statewide limit on security deposits.
Oregon landlords must return deposits within 31 days of move-out.
Oregon has statewide rent control limiting increases to 7% + inflation annually.
Oregon requires 'just cause' for evictions after the first year of tenancy.
Common questions about Oregon tenant rights
Oregon does not have a statutory limit on security deposits.
Oregon landlords must return security deposits within 31 days after you move out.
In Oregon, landlords must provide 24 hours notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Oregon: Reasonable flat fee (the customary amount charged in that rental market — no percentage cap); OR a per-day charge not exceeding 6% of that flat fee, beginning on the 5th day; OR 5% of the periodic rent charged once for each succeeding 5-day period (can cumulate above 5% of monthly rent). No late charge until the 5th day of the rental period.. State law provides a 4-day grace period before a late fee can apply.
90 days notice. 90 days written notice required. Statewide rent control (7% + CPI). Just cause eviction required. Source: ORS § 90.323.
7 days. Strong habitability requirements. 7 days to repair. Rent reduction available. Source: ORS § 90.365.
6 months protected. Strong protections. 6 month protection period. Cannot evict for complaints. Source: ORS § 90.385.
Early termination. Can terminate with 14 days notice. Documentation required. No penalty. Source: ORS § 90.453.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. 2x damages available. Source: ORS § 90.375.
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