Oregon Landlord Guide — Get Your Action Plan in 60 Seconds

Tenant behind on rent? Damage beyond wear and tear? Holding over after the lease ended? Describe the situation in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send notices — specific to Oregon law.

Oregon landlord law, at a glance

• Security deposit: you must return it within 31 days of move-out, with an itemized statement for deductions.
• Tenant entry: Landlords must generally give 24-hour notice before entering, except in emergencies.
• Eviction: you must go through the courts. Self-help eviction is illegal.

Oregon returns the deposit within 31 days after the tenancy ends, with an itemized statement and receipts for repairs (ORS § 90.300); a landlord who misses the deadline can owe twice the amount. A late fee may not be charged until rent is more than 4 days overdue (ORS § 90.260), effectively a 4-day grace period. Landlords must give 24 hours' notice before entry (ORS § 90.322), and Oregon has statewide rent stabilization capping annual increases at the lower of 10% or 7% plus CPI (ORS § 90.324).

Free legal help in Oregon

• Legal Aid Services of Oregon — Portland Regional Office — (503) 224-4086 — Free civil legal aid; tenant housing law, unlawful lockouts, eviction advice.
• Community Alliance of Tenants — (503) 288-0130 — Statewide renter-rights hotline; information and practical suggestions (not legal advice).
• Oregon Law Help — State civil-legal portal connecting Oregonians with legal information and help.
• Call or text 211 for free local referrals.

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