Please note: These resources are primarily aimed at low-income tenants. If you are a landlord seeking information, please also see the Oregon State Bar Landlord and Tenant Resources page.
Habitability Standards
Every rented residential unit in Oregon, regardless of how low the rent is, must meet certain standards for safety, health and cleanliness. These are called "habitability" standards.
Application Fees and Deposits
Information on application fees and security deposits. (An excerpt from the 2016 Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon community education booklet.)
Can Small Claims Court Help Tenants?
Information about how renters can use small claims court when there are problems with the landlord. (An excerpt from the 2016 Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon community education booklet.)
Fees and Deposits
Information about deposits and other fees that landlords may charge.
Reasonable Rules in Mobile Home Parks and Floating Home Facilities
A landlord of a mobile home park (also called a manufactured dwelling facility) or floating home facility must provide rules and regulations for the rented space and other facilities. Find out more here.
Can Small Claims Court Help Tenants?
Information about how renters can use small claims court when there are problems with the landlord. (An excerpt from the 2016 Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon community education booklet.)
Residential Eviction Defenses
Information about possible defenses available to tenants in eviction cases.
Residential Eviction Notices
Information about the types of eviction notices that landlords must give tenants.
Residential Evictions
Information about the steps a landlord must take to lawfully evict a tenant.
Rights of a Mobile Home Owner Threatened with Eviction from a Mobile Home Park
People who own their mobile homes and rent only their space in a mobile home park have certain rights when a landlord threatens to evict them. Find out more here.
What can happen when you don't pay your rent - video resource
Video explaining what can happen when you don't pay your rent and the requirements of a nonpayment of rent termination notice.
Can Small Claims Court Help Tenants?
Information about how renters can use small claims court when there are problems with the landlord. (An excerpt from the 2016 Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon community education booklet.)
Getting Your Security Deposit Back After You Leave
Find out how to get your refundable security deposit returned to you after you move. (An excerpt from the 2016 Landlord-Tenant Law in Oregon community education booklet.)
Video explaining SB 608 - limits to rent increases and no-cause evictions in Oregon
This video explains Oregon's Senate Bill 608, the law that limits rent increases and no-cause evictions throughout Oregon.
Fair Debt Collection
Information about federal debt collection laws, with a video explaining them.
Small Claims Court
This information page from the Oregon State Bar includes a video that explains the process of taking your case to Small Claims Court.
Small Claims Filing Instructions for Plaintiffs
Small claims are filed to resolve disputes without a lawyer. These instructions tell you how to file a claim if you are the plaintiff (person bringing the case to court).
New Tenant Screening and Criminal Background Protections for Tenants
A new state law regarding tenant application screenings and protections against discrimination on the basis of certain criminal history is in effect as of January 1st, 2022. Read the PDF for more information.
Reasonable Rules in Mobile Home Parks and Floating Home Facilities
A landlord of a mobile home park (also called a manufactured dwelling facility) or floating home facility must provide rules and regulations for the rented space and other facilities. Find out more here.
Reasonable Rules in Mobile Home Parks and Floating Home Facilities
A landlord of a mobile home park (also called a manufactured dwelling facility) or floating home facility must provide rules and regulations for the rented space and other facilities. Find out more here.
Rights of a Mobile Home Owner Threatened with Eviction from a Mobile Home Park
People who own their mobile homes and rent only their space in a mobile home park have certain rights when a landlord threatens to evict them. Find out more here.
Rights and Duties of Landlords
Overview of the rights and duties of Oregon landlords.