Landlord-Tenant Laws and Regulations in Oregon
Explore a detailed collection of laws and regulations specific to Oregon helping you stay informed and compliant.
Abandoned Property In Oregon: Legal Guidelines, Fees, and Procedures
When a tenant abandons a rental unit in Oregon, landlords are required to follow specific steps outlined by the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) to ensure compliance with the law. Failure to follow these guidelines can expose landlords to legal liabilities.&
Feb 26, 2025
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Landlord Repair Laws in Oregon: Key Responsibilities
In Oregon, both landlords and tenants share responsibilities for keeping rental units safe, healthy, and habitable. Landlords must handle necessary repairs, while tenants can address minor issues affecting habitability and deduct the costs. This article
Feb 26, 2025
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Oregon Security Deposit Return Law: Deductions, Returns, and Regulations
You just moved out of your rental, expecting to get your security deposit back, only to find out your landlord has kept a chunk of it for “repairs” or “cleaning. Does this sound familiar to you? Disputes over security deposits are
Feb 26, 2025
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Ins and Outs of Rent Collection
Oregon law stipulates the order in which the rent payment must be applied. It’s a simple process - you sign a lease with a tenant, then you start collecting rent. In some states there are statutes that govern the rent collection process that a landlor
Feb 26, 2025
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Repairing and Altering Your Rental
A rental property will often require repairs during a tenancy. In most cases the landlord will take care of the repairs, either performing such repairs himself or by hiring a professional. While the tenant has limited rights to repair or alter the prope
Feb 26, 2025
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Bedroom Escape Route Plan
Oregon law contains a statute that addresses the need for landlords to provide a bedroom escape route plan in the event of fire or other life-threatening emergency. Per 2015 Oregon Laws Ch. 388 (S.B. 390) Sections 12 and 13, effective January 1, 2016, a
Feb 26, 2025
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