Does Oregon have an eviction moratorium?

An eviction moratorium has been in place in Oregon since April 2020. In addition, last month Oregon lawmakers voted to extend the grace period for past due rent during the moratorium, allowing tenants to have until Feb. 28, 2022, to pay back rent.

What are my rights Oregon?

You have the right to remain silent and the right to talk to a lawyer before talking to police. You do not have to tell police anything except your name and address. You do not have to give any explanations, excuses, or stories.

With Oregon’s eviction moratorium over, renters in need urged to seek state assistance. Renters will need to pay their current rent each month to avoid being evicted. For renters that owe back rent between April 1 and June 30, 2021, those debts will be due on February 28, 2022.

Is it legal to record police in Oregon?

Recording the police in Oregon is lawful provided that you notify the officers that you are audio recording them. Video recording can be done without notification at all.

What are the laws for landlords and tenants in Oregon?

Oregon Housing and Community Services has partnered with the OSB to help landlords and tenants understand Oregon laws for landlords and tenants. New materials include: The pamphlet “New Rules for Landlords” is available to download in the following languages: English; Español; 中文; Tiếng Việt; and Русский.

Where can I apply to be a landlord in Oregon?

See if you qualify and apply at https://www.oregonrentalassistance.org. Oregon Housing and Community Services has partnered with the OSB to help landlords and tenants understand Oregon laws for landlords and tenants. New materials include:

Can a landlord evict a tenant without cause in Oregon?

This means that, with limited exceptions, landlords cannot evict renters for nonpayment or without cause until July of 2021. Renters must sign and return a form to their landlord if they can’t afford their rent.

Can a landlord help a renter move out of Oregon?

The city of Portland has a mandatory Renter Relocation Assistance program which requires landlords to help finance a renter moving out if they are moving because of a rent increase of 10% or higher. The city of Eugene has a city-wide housing code that exceeds state standards and puts more obligation on landlords to provide habitable housing.

Oregon Housing and Community Services has partnered with the OSB to help landlords and tenants understand Oregon laws for landlords and tenants. New materials include: The pamphlet “New Rules for Landlords” is available to download in the following languages: English; Español; 中文; Tiếng Việt; and Русский.

See if you qualify and apply at https://www.oregonrentalassistance.org. Oregon Housing and Community Services has partnered with the OSB to help landlords and tenants understand Oregon laws for landlords and tenants. New materials include:

When does a landlord have to terminate a lease in Oregon?

Oregon Revised Statutes 90.394 The landlord may terminate the lease for failure to pay rent. The landlord may not give the tenant a pay or quit notice until the fifth day of the rental period. If the rental agreement is a week-to-week tenancy, the landlord must provide the tenant a 72-hour notice of termination.

When does a landlord need to give a receipt to a tenant in Oregon?

If a rule adopted after the tenant moves in substantially changes the rental agreement, the landlord must seek the tenant’s consent in writing. Oregon Revised Statutes 90.300 The landlord must give the tenant a receipt for security deposit.