State rules · OR

Oregon landlord-tenant rules

The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Oregon, each with the statute it comes from.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026 Official resource: oregonlegislature.gov

31 days

to return a deposit

Security deposit

Oregon landlords have 31 days to return a security deposit after you move out.

90 days

landlord notice, month-to-month

Notice to vacate

In Oregon, a landlord must give 90 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and a tenant must give 30 days’ notice.

Capped

late-fee cap

Late fees

Oregon landlords must wait 4 days after rent is due before charging a late fee, and state law caps the amount.

90 days

notice before an increase

Rent increase notice

Oregon landlords must give at least 90 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.

24 hours

notice before entry

Landlord entry

Oregon landlords must give at least 24 hours’ notice before entering your home, except in an emergency.

$10,000

small claims limit

Small claims limit

In Oregon, you can sue for up to $10,000 in small claims court.

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, ORS Chapter 90.

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