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Oregon has it all – as one of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S. from the ocean, to mountains, to volcanoes, to the evergreen forests, the Beaver State is consistently growing. People are flocking to Oregon, not only for its beauty, but also for its thriving economy from things like tech and agriculture. Famous for its Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley, rich culture, and outdoor scenes, Oregon property investments see a rich return on their investment where rent prices are steadily climbing and the number of days properties are on the rental market is less than 15.
Laws that impact the rental market, landlords, and tenants are constantly being decided in states. Make sure you know what’s on your ballot – find Oregon voting information here.
Landlord can only charge an amount that they actually pay for the screening service. Landlords must refund that amount to an applicant if they charge, but do not pull a screening report.
While screening tenants, criminal convictions and pending charges should be evaluated based on:
The City of Portland has stricter, tiered laws around the application/screening process along with criminal background check criteria. Learn more through the Portland Landlord-Tenant Law brochure.
Rent increases are capped at 10%, and you can only raise rent once per year.
You must provide your tenant(s) at least 24 hours advance notice before entering their abode, and you must share the time and identity of whoever will be entering the unit.
Repairs must be made within seven days for essential services and within 30 days for all other repairs.
Security deposits must be returned within 31 days of move out with the itemization of any deductions.
Oregon landlords must disclose:
Portland landlords must:
Build an Oregon lease agreement with all of the required disclosures in less than 15 minutes.
There are three sections to a residential lease agreement. The first section outlines the custom details of the contract, such as who’s involved and for what address. Here’s an example Oregon lease agreement listing details found in Section 1:
Below are answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions when it comes to landlord-tenant laws in Oregon:
There are different legal requirements for types of leases such as month-to-month versus one-year, so it’s important to educate yourself beforehand. If landlords want to evict a tenant for unpaid rent or lease violations, they must give you written notice, and have to wait until the amount of time stated in the notice has passed before they can go to the courts. Tenants are entitled to a notice and hearing and landlords cannot lock you out or shut off your utilities during these processes.
The length of notice depends on the specific scenario. For example, renters must be given 30 days to move-out in month-to-month evictions. If a tenant has lived in the rental for more than a year, you must give 60 days notice. The tenants themselves may also terminate the tenancy with a 30-day written notice. A week-to-week rental period requires a 10-day notice. See our resources below for more details.
OregonLaws.org states, “ ‘Tenant’ means a person, including a roomer, entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others, including a dwelling unit owned, operated or controlled by a public housing authority.”
Landlords must give 24 hour notice before entering the rental units. The exception is in the case of an emergency, such as a fire, landlords may enter without an advanced notice.
Oregon can be considered a landlord-friendly state as it doesn’t require landlords to get a license before renting out their properties (with the exception of Portland). Furthermore, there is not a limit on how much a landlord can charge for a security deposit, and landlords can charge non-refundable application fees. For full details on landlord-tenant laws, please use the resources below.
TurboTenant has utilized many municipal sources along with official state statutes in order to compile this information to the best of our ability. However, local laws are always in flux and landlords and tenants alike should be sure to do their due diligence and consult legal help when it’s needed. We hope the following list can serve as a valuable resource and allow you to succeed as a landlord or tenant in Oregon. Be sure to take proper precautions when it comes to finding the top candidates for your unit by utilizing our online rental application and tenant screening services.
Disclaimer: TurboTenant, Inc does not provide legal advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only. All users are advised to check all applicable local, state, and federal laws and consult legal counsel should questions arise.
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