Portland landlord forms

Portland adds its own requirements on top of Oregon law. Where the two conflict, the local rule usually governs, so check both before you serve anything.

Local rules in force

  • Portland Renter Protections
  • Relocation Assistance
Pay or quit
13 days
Month-to-month
30 days
Rent increase notice
90 days
Max deposit
No limit (but must be reasonable)
Deposit return
31 days
Local ordinance
Yes
Portland · ORLocal ordinance applies

Oregon rules that reach Portland.

  • 13-day notice for nonpayment (increased from 3 in 2019)
  • 90-day notice for rent increases
  • Statewide rent cap: 7% + CPI
  • Just cause eviction required

Serving a notice in Portland?

Generate it free, dated against OR rules. The paid plans keep the tenant details, write the receipts, and hold the copies you will want if this ends up contested.