Oregon Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Oregon
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Oregon enacted SB 608 in 2019 — the first statewide rent control and just cause eviction law in the US. Annual rent increases for covered units (15+ years old) are capped at 7% plus CPI (max 10%). After the first year of tenancy, landlords must cite one of 11 qualifying grounds to terminate and may owe relocation assistance.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
31 days
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
Rent Control
Available
Just Cause Eviction
Required
Repair & Deduct
Allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap (ORS 90.300)
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
31 days after tenancy ends with itemized statement
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
24 hours except emergencies (ORS 90.322)
Protection Exists
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Rent Control
7% + CPI annually (max 10%) for units 15+ years old — SB 608 (2019)
Strong Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Allowed after written notice — up to $300 or ½ month's rent (ORS 90.365)
Protection Exists
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Just Cause Eviction
Required after first year of tenancy — 11 enumerated grounds (SB 608)
Strong Protection
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Retaliation Protection
Prohibited — ORS 90.385
Strong Protection
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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