Oregon Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template

Maximum Amount: Oregon state law does not establish a limit on the amount a landlord can collect as a security deposit. Local jurisdictions can set their own limits; for example, the City of Portland caps security deposits at 1 month’s rent (Portland City Code § 30.01.087).

• Receipt Required? Yes, the landlord must provide a written receipt for any security deposit paid (ORS § 90.300(13)).

Return Period: The landlord must return the security deposit, minus any lawful deductions, within 31 days after the termination of the tenancy (ORS § 90.300(13)).

• Itemized List Required? Yes. If withholding funds for unpaid rent or actual damage beyond normal wear and tear, the landlord must provide an itemized written accounting within the 31-day return window (ORS § 90.300(12)).

Flood Plain Disclosure: If the unit is located within a FEMA-designed 100-year flood plain, the landlord must disclose this information in writing in the rental agreement prior to lease execution (ORS § 90.228).

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: For residential structures constructed before January 1, 1978, landlords must distribute the federal EPA Lead Hazard Pamphlet (PDF) and disclose any known lead-based paint hazards before lease execution (40 CFR § 745.113).

Landlord And Agent Contact: Landlords must provide tenants with a written copy of the name and address of the owner, property manager, and any person authorized to act on the behalf of the owner (ORS § 90.305).

Legal Proceedings/Pending Foreclosure Disclosure: Landlords of properties containing 4 or fewer units are required to disclose in writing prior to lease signing if the property is subject to an active mortgage foreclosure, notice of default, tax lien foreclosure, or forfeiture proceeding (ORS § 90.310).

Recycling Services Disclosure: Landlords of multi-family properties containing 5 or more units located in a city or county that provides multi-family recycling services must provide new tenants with written information detailing the recycling services and receptacle locations on premises (ORS § 90.318).

Smoking Policy Disclosure: All residential rental agreements must specify the smoking policy of the premises (ORS § 479.305). This is included in the Oregon Standard Residential Lease Agreement.

Utility & Service Fee Disclosures: If a tenant is required to pay utility or service fees that benefit the landlord or other tenant, or if utilities are billed via allocation formulas or submetering, the landlord is required to disclose the specific billing methods or assessment details in writing prior to or at lease signing (ORS § 90.315).