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Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law

Tribunal: Circuit Court

13 Days — Pay or Quit
30 Days — No-Cause Notice
14 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

SituationNotice Required
Non-payment of rent13 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)30 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)14 days

Security Deposit

No statutory cap. Return within 31 days (ORS § 90.300).

Grounds for Eviction

  • Non-payment of rent (13-day notice)
  • Violation of rental agreement (14-day cure)
  • Outright/uncurable violation
  • Owner occupancy (just cause required after 1 year)

Rent Control

Rent Control Applies

Oregon statewide rent stabilization (SB 608, 2019): annual increases capped at 7% + CPI for buildings 15+ years old. Portland has additional tenant protections.

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Oregon. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORS §§ 90.100 et seq.)

Read the full statute →

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