Oregon Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Oregon landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
2
out of 10
Tenant Friendly
Key Law Summary — Oregon
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
10 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
75 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
$50 or 5%
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$88
🏘️
Rent Control
Yes — Portland, Eugene, Statewide 7%+CPI cap
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Oregon
→Can terminate for substantial violation
⚖ Tenant Rights in Oregon
→Statewide rent control (SB 608)
→Just cause eviction statewide
→Relocation assistance
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Mold
✓ Drug manufacturing history
✓ Carbon monoxide
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Oregon
1
Serve Notice
10-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 10 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $88
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 75 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
⚠ Rent Control Active
Rent control applies in: Portland, Eugene, Statewide 7%+CPI cap. Check local ordinances before raising rent.
At a Glance
Landlord Score2/10
Eviction Avg75 days
Notice Period10 days
Entry Notice24hr