Oregon Security Deposit Laws
Most landlords in Oregon require tenants to pay a security deposit prior to signing the written rental agreement and moving in to the dwelling unit. And understandably so, security deposit funds helps provide a layer of financial cushion to landlords under certain circumstances during a tenancy. For example, in the event that a tenant is unable to pay the last month's rent deposit, a tenant breaks the terms of the rental agreement, or they end up causing excessive rental damage to the premises. Be that as it may, there are rules that landlords…
Oregon Rental Laws - An Overview of Landlord Tenant Rights in Eugene
Key Takeaways Oregon landlords must provide multiple legal disclosures — These include details about lead-based paint, utility arrangements, flood zones, and carbon monoxide alarms, among others, and must be given before a tenant moves in. Both landlords and tenants have specific rights and obligations under Oregon law — Tenants are entitled to habitability, fair notice for rent increases and entry, and protection from discrimination, while landlords have the right to collect deposits, raise rent (with limits), and evict with proper legal proc…
