Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law
Tribunal: Circuit Court
13
Days — Pay or Quit
30
Days — No-Cause Notice
14
Days — Cure or Quit
Notice Periods
| Situation | Notice Required |
|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 13 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.)
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