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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.

Rule Requirement
Security Deposit Cap No statutory limit (but prepaid rent limited to first and last month)
Deposit Return Deadline 31 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment) 72 hours (144 hours if tenant is 10+ days late)
Rent Cap 7% + CPI (approximately 9.5% for 2026)
Entry Notice 24 hours notice
Late Fee Cap Reasonable amount (no specific cap)
Grace Period 4 days (late fees cannot be assessed during the first 4 days)
Just Cause Eviction Required

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.

City Population Median 2BR Rent
Portland 630,498 $1,922/mo
Eugene 177,899 $1,688/mo
Salem 177,432 $1,560/mo
Gresham 110,685 $1,922/mo
Hillsboro 107,730 $1,922/mo
Bend 104,557 $1,784/mo
Beaverton 96,945 $1,922/mo
Medford 85,098 $1,530/mo
Corvallis 61,087 $1,824/mo
Springfield 61,085 $1,688/mo

All 240 Oregon Cities

Click any city to view its specific landlord-tenant laws, deadlines, and free calculators.

Portland 630,498 Eugene 177,899 Salem 177,432 Gresham 110,685 Hillsboro 107,730 Bend 104,557 Beaverton 96,945 Medford 85,098 Corvallis 61,087 Springfield 61,085 Albany 57,053 Tigard 55,590 Lake Oswego 39,924 Grants Pass 39,149 Keizer 38,564 Oregon City 37,351 Redmond 37,009 McMinnville 34,450 Woodburn 29,033 Happy Valley 28,409 Tualatin 27,383 Forest Grove 26,799 West Linn 26,629 Wilsonville 26,345 Newberg 26,095 Roseburg 23,861 Klamath Falls 21,888 Milwaukie 21,594 Ashland 21,061 Sherwood 19,957 Lebanon 19,726 Hermiston 19,489 Central Point 19,171 Canby 17,944 Dallas 17,644 Pendleton 17,289 The Dalles 15,786 Troutdale 15,717 Coos Bay 15,595 Cornelius 14,981 St. Helens 14,437 La Grande 12,973 Sandy 12,946 Ontario 11,866 Gladstone 11,865 Prineville 11,745 Monmouth 11,270 Fairview 10,782 Cottage Grove 10,623 Newport 10,489 Silverton 10,341 Independence 10,247 Baker City 10,225 Sweet Home 10,206 Molalla 10,103 North Bend 10,054 Lincoln City 10,007 Astoria 9,986 Eagle Point 9,829 Florence 9,470 Sutherlin 8,652 Hood River 8,346 Scappoose 8,259 Stayton 8,225 Umatilla 7,755 Madras 7,744 Seaside 7,164 Junction City 7,072 Milton-Freewater 6,977 Brookings 6,672 Sheridan 6,483 Talent 6,332 Warrenton 6,255 Philomath 5,714 Winston 5,678 Creswell 5,597 Estacada 5,421 Tillamook 5,196 Veneta 5,183 King City 4,968 Wood Village 4,717 Lafayette 4,530 Phoenix 4,422 Reedsport 4,321 Boardman 4,268 Aumsville 4,164 Coquille 3,991 Harrisburg 3,701 Toledo 3,514 Myrtle Creek 3,501 Mount Angel 3,429 North Plains 3,378 Hubbard 3,372 Millersburg 3,311 Bandon 3,304 Jefferson 3,267 Nyssa 3,253 Dundee 3,179 Oakridge 3,147 Shady Cove 3,064 Sisters 2,979 Jacksonville 2,936 Sublimity 2,912 Burns 2,710 Dayton 2,650 Gervais 2,547 La Pine 2,540 Myrtle Point 2,471 Lakeview 2,458 Vernonia 2,425 Turner 2,393 Rogue River 2,357 Gold Beach 2,327 Willamina 2,258 Waldport 2,257 Carlton 2,225 Enterprise 2,130 Union 2,118 Stanfield 2,099 Cave Junction 2,052 Irrigon 2,008 Mill City 1,990 Columbia City 1,944 Vale 1,933 Rainier 1,926 Gearhart 1,870 Durham 1,860 Lakeside 1,854 Brownsville 1,849 Banks 1,807 Amity 1,763 Clatskanie 1,753 Elgin 1,692 Culver 1,670 Canyonville 1,662 John Day 1,659 Hines 1,626 Depoe Bay 1,528 Cannon Beach 1,503 Rockaway Beach 1,449 Dunes City 1,407 Bay City 1,386 Cascade Locks 1,359 Gold Hill 1,321 Coburg 1,311 Pilot Rock 1,307 Lowell 1,256 Tangent 1,247 Riddle 1,224 Siletz 1,220 Lyons 1,207 Joseph 1,198 Drain 1,194 Athena 1,186 Yamhill 1,153 Port Orford 1,135 Island City 1,121 Heppner 1,120 Aurora 1,118 Falls City 1,066 Yoncalla 1,038 Metolius 1,022 Adair Village 1,018 Yachats 1,010 Donald 1,000 Scio 961 Halsey 951 Oakland 951 Glendale 864 Prairie City 836 Merrill 834 Wallowa 828 Garibaldi 823 Maywood Park 801 Chiloquin 769 Malin 741 Condon 718 Powers 709 Weston 700 Monroe 673 Gaston 667 Canyon City 654 Manzanita 642 Arlington 639 Dufur 631 Echo 622 Cove 618 Mount Vernon 554 Johnson City 543 Rivergrove 533 Huntington 510 North Powder 496 Gates 472 Mosier 463 Fossil 445 Butte Falls 437 Wasco 437 Wheeler 428 St. Paul 424 Maupin 418 Scotts Mills 414 Bonanza 411 Adams 383 Moro 380 Haines 379 Sodaville 369 Halfway 366 Ione 325 Rufus 277 Nehalem 273 Westfir 256 Paisley 255 Lostine 251 Imbler 243 Lexington 226 Waterloo 223 Sumpter 209 Helix 190 Detroit 188 Elkton 187 Long Creek 171 Richland 170 Ukiah 168 Seneca 164 Grass Valley 161 Idanha 156 Adrian 155 Jordan Valley 138 Spray 138 Barlow 137 Mitchell 137 Dayville 132 Summerville 117 Monument 116 Prescott 80 Unity 43 Antelope 39 Shaniko 31 Granite 30 Lonerock 23

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Frequently Asked Questions — Oregon Landlord Laws

Oregon limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the consumer price index (CPI). For 2026, this results in an approximately 9.5% maximum increase. Buildings less than 15 years old are exempt.
Yes. After the first year of tenancy, landlords must have cause to evict. No-fault evictions (landlord move-in, major renovation) require 90 days notice and payment of one month’s rent as relocation assistance.
Oregon requires 90 days written notice for any rent increase, regardless of the amount. This is one of the longest notice periods in the country.
Oregon does not have a statutory limit on security deposits, but prepaid rent is limited to first and last month’s rent. Deposits must be returned within 31 days with an itemized statement.

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How we researched this page: This guide covers all Oregon landlord-tenant statutes, verified against official government sources. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026). Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

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