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Renting in Portland

Neighbourhoods landlords here manage: Pearl District, Nob Hill, Hawthorne, Alberta Arts, St. Johns, Sellwood.

Oregon rules that apply in Portland

Security deposit limit
No statutory maximum
Deposit return / claim rule
31 days
Deposit interest
Not required by state law; check local ordinances
Notice before entry
24 hours' actual notice, at reasonable times (ORS 90.322)
Ending a month-to-month
First year: 30 days. After: cause or qualifying reason plus 90 days
Notice before a rent increase
90 days' written notice; no increase in the first year (ORS 90.323)
Late fees
Only after rent is 4 days late; reasonable flat fee or statutory % formula
Rent control
Statewide cap; 2026 max increase 9.5% (lesser of 10% or 7% + CPI)

General information from Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, ORS ch. 90, last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the Oregon guide.

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