Oregon Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Oregon law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Oregon landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Oregon lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | no statutory limit |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 31 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours |
| Late fee cap | one of three statutory structures (flat fee, daily fee, or 5% of rent per 5 days) |
| Rent grace period | 5 days |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 3 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 4 disclosures required |
Oregon lease law guides
- Oregon Security Deposit Limitno statutory limit
- Oregon Deposit Return Deadline31 days
- Oregon Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Oregon Landlord Entry Notice24 hours
- Oregon Late Fee Lawsone of three statutory structures (flat fee, daily fee, or 5% of rent per 5 days)
- Oregon Rent Grace Period5 days
- Oregon Prohibited Lease Clauses3 restricted clause types
- Oregon Required Disclosures4 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Oregon law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityLikely Illegal
- Waiver of tenant rightsLikely Illegal
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
Statute citations and details for every prohibited clause in Oregon →
Disclosures Oregon landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Smoking Policy
All 4 required disclosures in Oregon, explained with citations →
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Oregon lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Oregon?
- Oregon sets no statewide statutory maximum on security deposits, so the amount is negotiated in the lease. Conditions can apply — see the Oregon security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Oregon?
- Generally 31 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Oregon deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Oregon?
- No statewide statute requires it in Oregon, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Oregon deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Oregon?
- Generally at least 24 hours. Conditions can apply — see the Oregon landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Oregon?
- Yes — late fees are generally capped at one of three statutory structures (flat fee, daily fee, or 5% of rent per 5 days). Conditions can apply — see the Oregon late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Oregon?
- Oregon generally provides a 5-day grace period before late fees. Conditions can apply — see the Oregon rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Oregon?
- Oregon law restricts 3 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights; confession of judgment clause.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Oregon?
- Oregon requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Carbon Monoxide Alarms (Disclosure of carbon monoxide alarm requirements); Smoking Policy (Disclosure of smoking policy for premises); Flood Zone (Disclosure if property is in flood zone).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.