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Oregon Lease Agreement PDF

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🏛️Official Oregon Statutory Law Compliance:ORS § 90.323

Oregon at a glance: Security Deposit Limit: No statutory cap · Deposit Return Deadline: 31 days after move-out · Notice to Terminate (No Fault): 90 days

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Overview

Lease Agreements in Oregon

Oregon has one of the most comprehensive landlord-tenant frameworks in the country, governed by ORS § 90.100 to 90.875. Oregon enacted statewide rent control in 2019 — the first state to do so — capping annual rent increases at 7% plus the consumer price index (maximum 10%).

Security deposits have no cap in Oregon but must be returned within 31 days. For no-fault terminations, landlords must provide 90 days' notice. Eviction notices for non-payment are among the shortest in the country: 72 hours for a first offense.

Key Facts

Oregon Lease Agreement — Quick Reference

Requirement	Oregon Rule
Security Deposit Limit	No statutory cap
Deposit Return Deadline	31 days after move-out
Notice to Terminate (No Fault)	90 days
Eviction Notice (Non-Payment, First Offense)	72-hour Notice
Eviction Notice (Non-Payment, Second Offense)	144-hour Notice
Statewide Rent Control Cap	7% + CPI, maximum 10% per year
Governing Law	ORS § 90.100 to 90.875

Legal Requirements

Oregon Legal Requirements

Annual rent increases capped at 7% + CPI (max 10%) for units over 15 years old.
No-fault terminations require 90 days' written notice.
Deposits must be returned within 31 days with itemized deductions.
24 hours' notice required before landlord entry for non-emergency purposes.
Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
Portland has additional local tenant protection ordinances.

Governing Laws

Oregon Governing Laws

ORS § 90.323

Statewide Rent Control

Limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the CPI, with a 10% maximum cap, for most residential units built more than 15 years ago.

ORS § 90.300

Security Deposits

Requires return within 31 days of tenancy termination with itemized deductions. No statutory cap on deposit amount.

ORS § 90.394

Termination for Non-Payment

Requires 72-hour notice for first non-payment offense within 12 months; 144-hour notice for second offense.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Oregon legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Oregon Lease Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

Does Oregon have statewide rent control?

Yes. Oregon was the first state to enact statewide rent control (2019). Annual rent increases are capped at 7% plus the local CPI, with a 10% maximum, for most residential units built more than 15 years ago. Units built within the past 15 years are exempt.

How much notice does an Oregon landlord need to terminate a tenancy?

For no-fault terminations, Oregon requires 90 days' written notice. For tenants who have rented for more than 1 year, just cause may be required. For non-payment, only 72 hours' notice is required (first offense) or 144 hours (second offense within 12 months).

What is the eviction process in Oregon?

Oregon's non-payment notice period is among the shortest — 72 hours for a first offense. If unpaid, the landlord files a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) action. Oregon courts typically schedule FED hearings within 7-10 days of filing.