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Rental Application – This form allows the landlord to check a tenant’s employment and rental history while obtaining their consent for a background check. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease agreement.
What the Oregon rental lease agreement form covers?
This Oregon Lease Agreement includes the Oregon landlord-tenant laws. Landlords must maintain properties, keep up with local housing codes, return security deposits, and give advance notice to tenants before entry.
This Oregon rental lease agreement template includes the following information:
- Oregon Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
- Security Deposit Law
- Lease Termination
- Landlord’s Access to the Property
- Rent Due Date plus Late Fees
- Required Disclosure Forms
- Paying Rent and Late Fees
Oregon Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
The Oregon Residential Landlord-Tenant Act outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.[1]
Security Deposit Laws
- 31 Days – Landlords must return the deposit to tenants within 31 days of the lease end date.
- Itemized List – Deductions must be itemized by the landlord and shared with the tenant.
- Maximum – No statutory maximum limit for security deposits in Oregon.[2]
Lease Termination
Both landlords and tenants can terminate a lease under the following conditions:
- Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
- 72-hour notice for nonpayment of rent (after 7-day grace period).
- 30-day notice for lease violations.
- Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
- Tenants may terminate for reasons such as habitability issues after proper notice to the landlord.
- 30-day notice required for month-to-month leases.[3]
Landlord’s Access to Property
Landlords must provide 24-hours’ notice before entering a rental property unless it’s an emergency issue.[4]
Required Disclosure Forms
- Written Notices via Email: Landlords must disclose and agree in the lease if notifying tenants via email. (ORS 90.155)
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Required if the property has a carbon monoxide source. (§ 90.317(2))
- Flood Plain Disclosure: Must inform tenants if the property is in a 100-year floodplain. (§ 90.228(2))
- Landlord Contact Information: Provide the property manager’s name and address. (ORS 90.305(1))
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Required for properties built before 1978.
- Move-in Checklist (Portland): Tenants must receive a checklist within 7 days of moving in. (§ 30.01.087(D)(1))
- Recycling (Urban Areas): For buildings with 5+ units, landlords must provide recycling bins and annual recycling instructions. (§ 90.318(c))
- Security Deposit Receipt: Include the deposit amount in the lease and provide a receipt. (ORS 90.300(2)(a))
- Portland Only: Receipt must be given within 2 weeks, with the bank’s name and address disclosed. (§ 30.01.087(B)(1))
- Smoking Policy: Clearly outline the smoking policy in the lease. (§ 90.220(4)
- Utility/Service Fees: Any shared utilities must be disclosed in the lease. (ORS 90.315(2))
Paying Rent and Late Fees
- Grace Period – Four-day grace period.
- Maximum Late Fee Amount – 5% of the rent payment or “reasonable” amount.
- NSF Fees – $35 per bounced rent check.[5]