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Oregon landlord deadlines
Statewide rules for Oregon. Cities and counties can add their own rules. Statutes and agency pages: oregonlegislature.gov.
Within 31 days after the tenancy ends: written accounting of any claim and refund of the rest of the deposit Verified
Deadline: Within 31 days after move-out
To keep any part of a deposit or prepaid rent, give the tenant a written accounting stating the specific basis of each claim within 31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant delivers possession, and return the unclaimed balance by the same deadline.
Who it covers: Counts from when the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession. Prepaid rent needs a separate accounting. Deposits cover only defaults (such as unpaid rent) and damage beyond ordinary wear and tear.
"In order to claim all or part of any prepaid rent or security deposit, within 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession the landlord shall give to the tenant a written accounting that states specifically the basis or bases of the claim." oregonlegislature.gov
"not later than 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession" oregonlegislature.gov
Notes: ORS 90.300(12)-(13) (2025 edition).
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Give a receipt for any security deposit and list it in the written rental agreement Verified
Deadline: When the deposit is paid
Provide a receipt for every security deposit, and list the deposit in any written rental agreement. A new or increased deposit cannot be required in the first year except for an agreed change such as a pet.
"The landlord shall provide the tenant with a receipt for any security deposit the tenant pays." oregonlegislature.gov
"A written rental agreement, if any, must list a security deposit paid by a tenant or required by a landlord." oregonlegislature.gov
Notes: ORS 90.300(2)-(5).
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Rent increase: 90 days' written notice; none in the first year; once per 12 months; capped (9.5% in 2026, 10% in 2027) Verified
Deadline: At least 90 days before the rent increase takes effect (90 days for month-to-month or fixed-term tenancy; 7 days for week-to-week tenancy)
After the first year of a tenancy, give written notice at least 90 days before a rent increase takes effect (7 days for week-to-week), raise rent no more than once in 12 months, and stay within the state cap published each September: 9.5% for 2026 and 10% for 2027 for units 15+ years old.
Who it covers: Week-to-week tenancies: 7 days' notice. The cap does not apply if the first certificate of occupancy was issued less than 15 years before the notice, or to certain regulated affordable housing. The notice must state the increase, the new rent and the effective date.
"At any time after the first year of the tenancy without giving the tenant written notice at least 90 days prior to the effective date of the rent increase." oregonlegislature.gov
"the landlord may not increase the rent without giving the tenant written notice at least seven days prior to the effective date of the rent increase." oregonlegislature.gov
"For 2027, the maximum allowable rent increase percentage for tenancies subject to ORS 90.324(b) is 10%." oregon.gov
"The allowable rent increase percentage for the previous year, 2026, was 9.5%." oregon.gov
Notes: ORS 90.323 and 90.324 (2025 edition); Office of Economic Analysis rent stabilization page (2027 figure published by September 30, 2026).
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Yearly maximum rent increase published by September 30 (applies January 1) Verified
Deadline: Every year by September 30 the state publishes next year's maximum increase (it applies from January 1)
Each year by September 30 the Department of Administrative Services publishes the next calendar year's maximum rent increase (the lesser of 10% or 7% plus CPI). Check it before sending increase notices for the coming year.
Who it covers: Applies to units whose first certificate of occupancy is 15 or more years old (at the date of the increase notice), except certain regulated affordable housing. 2026: 9.5%. 2027: 10%.
"No later than September 30th of each year, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall calculate the maximum annual rent increase percentage allowed for the following calendar year:" oregonlegislature.gov
"The first certificate of occupancy for the dwelling unit was issued less than 15 years from the date of the notice of the rent increase;" oregonlegislature.gov
"For 2027, the maximum allowable rent increase percentage for tenancies subject to ORS 90.324(b) is 10%." oregon.gov
Notes: ORS 90.324.
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Ending a tenancy without tenant cause: 30 days in the first year; after that only for a qualifying landlord reason with 90 days' notice and one month's rent Verified
Deadline: At least 90 days before the lease ends (30 days for first year of occupancy (no cause needed); 90 days for after the first year, qualifying landlord reason)
During the first year of occupancy you may end a month-to-month tenancy (or decline to renew a fixed term ending in that year) with 30 days' written notice. After the first year, you need a tenant cause or a qualifying landlord reason, 90 days' written notice stating the reason, and usually one month's rent paid with the notice.
Who it covers: Week-to-week: 10 days. After the first year of occupancy, only qualifying landlord reasons (demolition or conversion, major repairs, landlord or family move-in, sale to an owner-occupant) with 90 days' notice (60 days in some sales cases) and a payment of one month's rent, unless the landlord owns four or fewer dwelling units.
"At any time during the first year of occupancy, the landlord may terminate the tenancy by giving the tenant notice in writing not less than 30 days prior to the date designated in the notice for the termination of the tenancy." oregonlegislature.gov
"Not less than 90 days prior to the date designated as the termination date in the notice if:" oregonlegislature.gov
"At the time the landlord delivers the tenant the notice to terminate the tenancy, pay the tenant an amount equal to one month’s periodic rent." oregonlegislature.gov
"do not apply to a landlord who has an ownership interest in four or fewer residential dwelling units subject to this chapter." oregonlegislature.gov
Notes: ORS 90.427.
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At least 24 hours' actual notice before entry; enter only at reasonable times Verified
Deadline: At least 24 hours before entering (emergency entries: notify within 24 hours after)
Unless an exception applies, give at least 24 hours' actual notice of your intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times. After an emergency entry in the tenant's absence, give notice of the entry within 24 hours.
Who it covers: Exceptions: emergencies (tell the tenant within 24 hours afterward), repairs the tenant requested in writing (for 7 days), and written agreements for showing to buyers or yard work.
"the landlord shall give the tenant at least 24 hours’ actual notice of the intent of the landlord to enter and the landlord or landlord’s agent may enter only at reasonable times." oregonlegislature.gov
"If a landlord makes an emergency entry in the tenant’s absence, the landlord shall give the tenant actual notice within 24 hours after the entry," oregonlegislature.gov
Notes: ORS 90.322.
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