Oregon Residential Lease Agreement
Create a residential lease built for Oregon, including the disclosures the state requires. Fixed-term or month-to-month, free PDF download, no signup.
Verified against Oregon statute · 2026-06-11
Oregon lease rules at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- No statutory cap; a landlord may only impose or increase a deposit during the first year of tenancy (ORS §90.300).
- Deposit return window
- Within 31 days of the tenancy ending, with an itemized accounting of any deductions (ORS §90.300).
- Notice (month-to-month)
- A landlord may give a no-cause termination (30 or 60 days) only during the first year of occupancy; after 1 year, only for-cause or a qualifying landlord reason (e.g., sale or family move-in) (ORS §90.427).
- Rent control
- Statewide rent stabilization (SB 608/611): annual increases capped at the lesser of 10% or 7% + CPI — the 2026 cap is 9.5% — with 90 days' notice. The first 12 months of tenancy and buildings under 15 years old are exempt.
Required disclosures in Oregon
- Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law — required for any housing built before 1978).
- Carbon monoxide detector(s) installed and maintained where required.
- Utility/service bill-back — how any utility or service charges billed back to the tenant are calculated (ORS §90.315).
Oregon required disclosures
- Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law — required for any housing built before 1978).
- Carbon monoxide detector(s) installed and maintained where required.
- Utility/service bill-back — how any utility or service charges billed back to the tenant are calculated (ORS §90.315).
Output language
Starting template, not legal advice. Lease law varies by state and changes — have an attorney review before you sign.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What disclosures are required in a Oregon lease?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law — required for any housing built before 1978). Carbon monoxide detector(s) installed and maintained where required. Utility/service bill-back — how any utility or service charges billed back to the tenant are calculated (ORS §90.315). Confirm current requirements with Oregon's landlord-tenant law.
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Oregon?
- No statutory cap; a landlord may only impose or increase a deposit during the first year of tenancy (ORS §90.300). The deposit must be returned within: Within 31 days of the tenancy ending, with an itemized accounting of any deductions (ORS §90.300).
- How much notice to end a month-to-month lease in Oregon?
- A landlord may give a no-cause termination (30 or 60 days) only during the first year of occupancy; after 1 year, only for-cause or a qualifying landlord reason (e.g., sale or family move-in) (ORS §90.427).
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This template is a starting point for residential leases in Oregon, USA. It is not legal advice. Lease law varies by state and changes — confirm requirements with Oregon and have an attorney review it before signing.