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Oregon Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026
Security deposit limits, eviction notice requirements, rent increase rules, and every compliance deadline for Oregon landlords. 240 cities covered.
Based on Oregon state statutes + local rent control ordinances. Updated August 2026.
Oregon Landlord Law Summary
In Oregon, landlords must return security deposits within 31 days, provide 3-day eviction notice for nonpayment, and cap rent increases at 7%. Just cause eviction protections apply.
Oregon Landlord Rules at a Glance
Key compliance requirements every Oregon landlord must follow.
What Happens If You Violate Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law
Security deposit violation: Tenant may recover up to 2x the wrongfully withheld amount.
- Late deposit return: Miss the 31-day deadline and tenants can sue for up to 2x the withheld amount.
- Improper eviction notice: Wrong notice period or procedure = case dismissed. You restart from zero and owe additional court costs.
- Rent cap violation: Exceeding the 7% cap voids the increase. Tenants recover every dollar of overpayment plus potential penalties.
- Illegal entry: Entering without 24-hour notice = harassment claim. Tenants can terminate the lease and sue for damages.
- Fair housing violation: First offense: $16,000+ federal fine. Repeat: $65,000+. Plus actual damages, attorney fees, and potential criminal penalties.
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Oregon Landlord-Tenant Statutes
The laws that govern residential rentals in Oregon.
Oregon Rent Stabilization Act (SB 608)
Or. Rev. Stat. §90.323
Statewide rent cap (7% + CPI) and no-cause eviction restrictions. First statewide rent control law in the U.S. (2019).
Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Or. Rev. Stat. §90.100 et seq.
Comprehensive landlord-tenant law covering security deposits, habitability, entry, eviction, and tenant rights.
Oregon Landlord Law Topics
Explore detailed rules by topic for any Oregon city.
Security Deposit Laws
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Eviction Process & Notice Requirements
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Rent Increase Laws
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Landlord Entry & Access Rules
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Maintenance & Habitability Standards
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Late Fee Limits
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Lease Termination & Renewal
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Fair Housing Protections
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Tenant Screening Rules
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Required Landlord Disclosures
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Rent Control
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Property Registration Requirements
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Top 10 Oregon Cities — Landlord Law Coverage
The largest Oregon cities by population, with median rent and deposit cap data.
All 240 Oregon Cities
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Deposit deadlines, notice requirements, required disclosures — everything in one page.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli
Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019
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