What notice does an Oregon landlord have to give?
The short answer
Oregon sets minimum written notice periods that differ by what the landlord is doing. Rent increases generally require 90 days, with a longer period for larger increases. Ending a tenancy has its own separate rules, and a 2026 change shortened the notice required when a property is being sold.
Last reviewed August 26, 2026
Rent increases
Most rent increases require 90 days' written notice. Larger increases require a longer period, currently 180 days at the upper threshold.
The notice has to state specific information to be valid, including the amount, the effective date, and landlord or manager contact details. A notice missing required content can fail even when the timing was correct.
Ending a tenancy
Termination and non-renewal follow different rules from rent increases, and the required notice depends on the reason and on how long the tenant has lived there.
A 2026 change (SB 586) shortened the non-renewal notice required when a property is being sold, from 90 days to 60. Owners planning a sale around an existing tenancy are frequently working from the old figure.
Delivery matters as much as timing
How a notice is served affects whether it counts. Serving late, serving informally, or serving by a method the lease or statute does not permit can invalidate an otherwise correct notice.
The practical rule: count backwards from the effective date, add margin, and document how the notice was delivered.
Why this one bites
Notice errors are the most common and most avoidable dispute in Oregon tenancies, and they usually surface at the worst moment: when you are trying to raise rent, sell, or regain possession.
Common questions
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Oregon?
Generally 90 days' written notice, with a longer period required for larger increases. The notice must also state the amount, the effective date, and landlord or manager contact information.
How much notice is required in Oregon when a rental property is being sold?
A 2026 change shortened the non-renewal notice tied to a property sale from 90 days to 60 days. Owners working from pre-2026 guidance often use the older figure.
This is a summary, not legal advice.
Oregon landlord-tenant law changes, and how a rule applies depends on the specific property and tenancy. Figures set annually by the state, such as the rent-increase cap, change year to year. This page was verified on August 26, 2026. For a decision with money or a legal deadline attached, confirm against current law or with an attorney. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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