Landlord-Tenant Policy Changes

The Oregon State Legislature has recently passed changes to Oregon Statute governing landlord-tenant laws, which may affect Portland landlords and tenants. This notice is meant to inform Portland tenants and landlords of these changes at the State level.

• HB3251 has modified ORS 90.300

  Effective 01/01/2026, if a tenant does not make necessary steps to enter into a rental agreement, due to habitability defects under ORS 90.320, the landlord must return the security deposit.

• HB2134 has modified ORS. 90.427

  Effective 01/01/2026, if a tenant issues a 30-day notice to vacate after their landlord has made an action under ORS 90.427 (typically a "no-cause" lease termination requiring a 90-day notice to vacate), the landlord may not collect a termination fee (commonly referred to as a "lease break fee") or collect rent after the tenant's termination date.

The following changes do not apply within Portland City limits, as Portland City Code 30.01.085 and 30.01.086 already apply:

• SB586 has modified ORS 90.427

  Effective 09/26/2025, a landlord may give a 60-day notice, instead of a 90-day notice, upon sale of a residential rental dwelling unit as long as the tenant is provided an amount equal to one month's periodic rent.

• SB599 has modified ORS 90.303

  Effective 06/06/2025, a landlord may not inquire, reject (provided the applicant can give other means to verify their identity), or discriminate against an applicant or member of the applicant's household on the basis of actual or perceived immigration or citizenship status.

Eviction Prevention Resources

• Eviction Legal Defense program for low-income renters
  Legal help is available for program-eligible participants.
• Also see information from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
• Eviction help for renters