Landlord Entry Laws in Oregon

How much notice does a landlord have to give in Oregon?

Under Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.322, landlords in Oregon must give at least 24 hours' advance notice before entering your rental unit for non-emergency purposes. The statute does not require the notice to be in writing, though written notice is better practice.

Even with proper notice, entry is restricted to reasonable hours.

What is your landlord allowed to enter for in Oregon?

Under Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.322, permitted entry reasons in Oregon include:

• Repairs and maintenance
• Inspections
• Showing to prospective tenants
• Showing to prospective buyers
• Agreed-upon services
• Emergencies

What counts as an emergency in Oregon?

Emergency entry (including repair problems that would cause serious damage if not remedied immediately) is permitted without notice; if the landlord enters in the tenant's absence, the landlord must give actual notice within 24 hours after entry including date/time, nature of emergency, and names of entrants. Other no-notice grounds: tenant-requested service or repair, reasonable belief of abandonment, court order.

What are your remedies if your landlord enters without notice in Oregon?

If your landlord violates entry rules in Oregon, your remedies under Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.322 may include:

• Court order stopping future violations (injunction)
• Right to terminate the lease
• Actual damages
• Statutory damages (fixed by statute)
• Attorney's fees and court costs

In practice, start by documenting the unauthorized entry (photos, texts, a written log), then send a written objection citing the statute. If violations continue, consult a local tenant-rights attorney or your state's housing court.

Important Oregon-specific notes

Oregon requires at least 24 hours' 'actual notice' (oral or written that actually reaches the tenant) before non-emergency entry under ORS 90.322. Notice does not have to be in writing, but landlords typically use writing for evidentiary purposes; it should identify the date, time window, and purpose. Entry must be at reasonable times. Tenant may deny consent either by actual notice to the landlord or by posting a written denial on the main entrance.