ORS 90.322
Landlord or agent access to premises

  • remedies

(1)

A landlord or, to the extent provided in this section, a landlord’s agent may enter into the tenant’s dwelling unit or any portion of the premises under the tenant’s exclusive control in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, perform agreed yard maintenance or grounds keeping or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors. The right of access of the landlord or landlord’s agent is limited as follows:

(a)

A landlord or landlord’s agent may enter upon the premises under the tenant’s exclusive control not including the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant and without notice to the tenant, for the purpose of serving notices required or permitted under this chapter, the rental agreement or any provision of applicable law.

(b)

In case of an emergency, a landlord may enter the dwelling unit or any portion of the premises under a tenant’s exclusive control without consent of the tenant, without notice to the tenant and at any time. “Emergency” includes but is not limited to a repair problem that, unless remedied immediately, is likely to cause serious damage to the premises. If a landlord makes an emergency entry in the tenant’s absence, the landlord shall give the tenant actual notice within 24 hours after the entry, and the notice shall include the fact of the entry, the date and time of the entry, the nature of the emergency and the names of the persons who entered.

(c)

If the tenant requests repairs or maintenance in writing, the landlord or landlord’s agent, without further notice, may enter upon demand, in the tenant’s absence or without the tenant’s consent, for the purpose of making the requested repairs until the repairs are completed. The tenant’s written request may specify allowable times. Otherwise, the entry must be at a reasonable time. The authorization to enter provided by the tenant’s written request expires after seven days, unless the repairs are in progress and the landlord or landlord’s agent is making a reasonable effort to complete the repairs in a timely manner. If the person entering to do the repairs is not the landlord, upon request of the tenant, the person must show the tenant written evidence from the landlord authorizing that person to act for the landlord in making the repairs.

(d)

A landlord and tenant may agree that the landlord or the landlord’s agent may enter the dwelling unit and the premises without notice at reasonable times for the purpose of showing the premises to a prospective buyer, provided that the agreement:

(A)

Is executed at a time when the landlord is actively engaged in attempts to sell the premises;

(B)

Is reflected in a writing separate from the rental agreement and signed by both parties; and

(C)

Is supported by separate consideration recited in the agreement.

(e)

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(A)

If a written agreement requires the landlord to perform yard maintenance or grounds keeping for the premises:
(i)
A landlord and tenant may agree that the landlord or landlord’s agent may enter for that purpose upon the premises under the tenant’s exclusive control not including the dwelling unit, without notice to the tenant, at reasonable times and with reasonable frequency. The terms of the right of entry must be described in the rental agreement or in a separate written agreement.
(ii)
A tenant may deny consent for a landlord or landlord’s agent to enter upon the premises pursuant to this paragraph if the entry is at an unreasonable time or with unreasonable frequency. The tenant must assert the denial by giving actual notice of the denial to the landlord or landlord’s agent prior to, or at the time of, the attempted entry.

(B)

As used in this paragraph:
(i)
“Yard maintenance or grounds keeping” includes, but is not limited to, weeding, mowing grass and pruning trees and shrubs.
(ii)
“Unreasonable time” refers to a time of day, day of the week or particular time that conflicts with the tenant’s reasonable and specific plans to use the premises.

(f)

In all other cases, unless there is an agreement between the landlord and the tenant to the contrary regarding a specific entry, the landlord shall give the tenant at least 24 hours’ actual notice of the intent of the landlord to enter and the landlord or landlord’s agent may enter only at reasonable times. The landlord or landlord’s agent may not enter if the tenant, after receiving the landlord’s notice, denies consent to enter. The tenant must assert this denial of consent by giving actual notice of the denial to the landlord or the landlord’s agent or by attaching a written notice of the denial in a secure manner to the main entrance to that portion of the premises or dwelling unit of which the tenant has exclusive control, prior to or at the time of the attempt by the landlord or landlord’s agent to enter.

(2)

A landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. A tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent from the landlord to enter.

(3)

This section does not apply to tenancies consisting of a rental of space in a facility for a manufactured dwelling or floating home under ORS 90.505 (Definitions for ORS 90.505 to 90.850) to 90.850 (Owner affidavit certifying compliance with requirements for sale of facility).

(4)

If a tenancy consists of rented space for a manufactured dwelling or floating home that is owned by the tenant, but the tenancy is not subject to ORS 90.505 (Definitions for ORS 90.505 to 90.850) to 90.850 (Owner affidavit certifying compliance with requirements for sale of facility) because the space is not in a facility, this section shall allow access only to the rented space and not to the dwelling or home.

(5)

A landlord has no other right of access except:

(a)

Pursuant to court order;

(b)

As permitted by ORS 90.410 (Effect of tenant failure to give notice of absence) (2); or

(c)

When the tenant has abandoned or relinquished the premises.

(6)

If a landlord is required by a governmental agency to enter a dwelling unit or any portion of the premises under a tenant’s exclusive control, but the landlord fails to gain entry after a good faith effort in compliance with this section, the landlord may not be found in violation of any state statute or local ordinance due to the failure.

(7)

If the tenant refuses to allow lawful access, the landlord may obtain injunctive relief to compel access or may terminate the rental agreement under ORS 90.392 (Termination of tenancy for cause) and take possession as provided in ORS 105.105 (Entry to be lawful and peaceable only) to 105.168 (Minor as party in proceedings pertaining to residential dwellings). In addition, the landlord may recover actual damages.

(8)

If the landlord makes an unlawful entry or a lawful entry in an unreasonable manner or makes repeated demands for entry otherwise lawful but that have the effect of unreasonably harassing the tenant, the tenant may obtain injunctive relief to prevent the reoccurrence of the conduct or may terminate the rental agreement pursuant to ORS 90.360 (Effect of landlord noncompliance with rental agreement or obligation to maintain premises) (1). In addition, the tenant may recover actual damages not less than an amount equal to one week’s rent in the case of a week-to-week tenancy or one month’s rent in all other cases. [Formerly 90.335; 1997 c.577 §18; 1999 c.603 §19; 1999 c.676 §12; 2005 c.391 §20]

Source: Section 90.322 — Landlord or agent access to premises; remedies, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html.

90.100
Definitions 90.105
Short title 90.110
Exclusions from application of this chapter 90.112
Maximum occupancy limit 90.113
Additional exclusion from application of chapter 90.115
Territorial application 90.120
Applicability of other statutory lien, tenancy and rent provisions 90.125
Administration of remedies 90.130
Obligation of good faith 90.135
Unconscionability 90.140
Types of payments landlord may require or accept 90.145
Tenant or applicant who conducts repairs, routine maintenance or cleaning services not employee of landlord 90.147
Delivery of possession 90.148
Landlord acts that imply acceptance of tenant abandonment or relinquishment of right to occupy 90.150
Service or delivery of actual notice 90.155
Service or delivery of written notice 90.160
Calculation of notice periods 90.220
Terms and conditions of rental agreement 90.222
Renter’s liability insurance 90.228
Notice of location in 100-year flood plain 90.230
Rental agreements for occupancy of recreational vehicle in park 90.243
Qualifications for drug and alcohol free housing 90.245
Prohibited provisions in rental agreements 90.250
Receipt of rent without obligation to maintain premises prohibited 90.255
Attorney fees 90.260
Late rent payment charge or fee 90.262
Use and occupancy rules and regulations 90.263
Vehicle tags 90.265
Interest in alternative energy device installed by tenant 90.275
Temporary occupancy agreement 90.295
Applicant screening charges 90.297
Prohibition on charging deposit or fee to enter rental agreement 90.300
Security deposits 90.302
Fees allowed for certain landlord expenses 90.303
Evaluation of applicant 90.304
Statement of reasons for denial 90.305
Disclosure of certain matters 90.310
Disclosure of legal proceedings 90.315
Utility or service payments 90.316
Carbon monoxide alarm 90.317
Repair or replacement of carbon monoxide alarm 90.318
Criteria for landlord provision of certain recycling services 90.320
Landlord to maintain premises in habitable condition 90.322
Landlord or agent access to premises 90.323
Maximum rent increase 90.324
Calculation of maximum rent increase 90.325
Tenant duties 90.340
Occupancy of premises as dwelling unit only 90.360
Effect of landlord noncompliance with rental agreement or obligation to maintain premises 90.365
Failure of landlord to supply essential services 90.367
Application of security deposit or prepaid rent after notice of foreclosure 90.368
Repair of minor habitability defect 90.370
Tenant counterclaims in action by landlord for possession or rent 90.375
Effect of unlawful ouster or exclusion 90.380
Effect of rental of dwelling in violation of building or housing codes 90.385
Retaliatory conduct by landlord 90.390
Discrimination against tenant or applicant 90.391
Information to veterans required in notice 90.392
Termination of tenancy for cause 90.394
Termination of tenancy for failure to pay rent 90.396
Acts or omissions justifying termination 24 hours after notice 90.398
Termination of tenancy for drug or alcohol violations 90.401
Remedies available to landlord 90.403
Taking possession of premises from unauthorized possessor 90.405
Effect of tenant keeping unpermitted pet 90.410
Effect of tenant failure to give notice of absence 90.412
Waiver of termination of tenancy 90.414
Acts not constituting waiver of termination of tenancy 90.417
Duty to pay rent 90.420
Enforceability of landlord liens 90.425
Disposition of personal property abandoned by tenant 90.427
Termination of tenancy without tenant cause 90.429
Termination of tenancy for certain rented spaces not covered by ORS 90.505 to 90.850 90.430
Claims for possession, rent, damages after termination of rental agreement 90.435
Limitation on recovery of possession of premises 90.440
Termination of tenancy in group recovery home 90.445
Termination of tenant committing criminal act of physical violence 90.449
Landlord discrimination against victim 90.453
Termination by tenant who is victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking 90.456
Other tenants remaining in dwelling unit following tenant termination or exclusion due to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking 90.459
Change of locks at request of tenant who is victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking 90.460
Alternate exit from bedroom required 90.462
Electric vehicle charging stations 90.465
Right of city to recover from owner for costs of relocating tenant due to condemnation 90.472
Termination by tenant called into active state service by Governor 90.475
Termination by tenant due to service with Armed Forces or commissioned corps of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 90.485
Restrictions on landlord removal of vehicle 90.490
Prohibited acts in anticipation of notice of conversion to condominium 90.493
Prohibited acts following notice of conversion to condominium 90.505
Definitions for ORS 90.505 to 90.850 90.510
Statement of policy 90.512
Definitions for ORS 90.514 and 90.518 90.514
Disclosure to prospective tenant of improvements required under rental agreement 90.516
Model statement for disclosure of improvements required under rental agreement 90.518
Provider statement of estimated cost of improvements 90.525
Unreasonable conditions of rental or occupancy prohibited 90.527
Renter’s liability insurance in park 90.528
Use of common areas or facilities 90.530
Pets in facilities 90.545
Fixed term tenancy expiration 90.550
Permissible forms of tenancy 90.555
Subleasing agreements 90.560
Definitions for ORS 90.560 to 90.584 90.562
Utility and service charges 90.564
Charge for cable, satellite or Internet 90.566
Conversion to direct billing for garbage service 90.568
Pro rata billing 90.570
Public service charge pro rata apportionment 90.572
Submeter billing 90.574
Conversion to submeter or pro rata billing for water 90.576
Legislative findings 90.578
Conversion to submeter or direct billing for large parks 90.580
Entry to read submeter 90.584
Park specific billing for water 90.600
Increases in rent 90.605
Persons authorized to receive notice and demands on landlord’s behalf 90.610
Notice of proposed change in rule or regulation 90.620
Termination by tenant 90.630
Termination by landlord 90.632
Termination of tenancy due to physical condition of manufactured dwelling or floating home 90.634
Prohibition against lien for rent 90.640
Park damaged by natural disaster 90.643
Conversion of park to planned community subdivision of manufactured dwellings 90.645
Closure of park 90.650
Notice of tax provisions to tenants of closing park 90.655
Park closure notice to nontenants 90.660
Local regulation of park closures 90.671
Closure of marina 90.675
Disposition of manufactured dwelling or floating home left in facility 90.680
Sale of dwelling or home on rented space 90.710
Causes of action 90.720
Action to enjoin violation of ORS 90.750 or 90.755 90.725
Landlord or agent access to rented space 90.727
Maintenance of trees in rented spaces 90.729
Temporary movement of floating home 90.730
Landlord duty to maintain rented space, vacant spaces and common areas in habitable condition 90.732
Landlord registration 90.734
Manager or owner continuing education requirements 90.736
Civil penalties 90.738
Enforcement of registration and education requirements 90.740
Tenant obligations 90.750
Right to assemble or canvass in facility 90.755
Right to speak on political issues 90.765
Prohibitions on retaliatory conduct by landlord 90.767
Mandatory mediation 90.769
Informal dispute resolution 90.771
Confidentiality of information regarding disputes 90.775
Rules 90.800
Policy 90.840
Park purchase funds, loans 90.842
Notice of sale of facility 90.844
Procedures for purchase of facility by tenants 90.846
Notices and processes in facility transfer 90.848
Exceptions to facility transfer requirements 90.849
Notice of conveyance 90.850
Owner affidavit certifying compliance with requirements for sale of facility 90.860
Definitions for ORS 90.865 to 90.875 90.865
Dealer notice of rent payments and financing 90.870
Manner of giving notice 90.875
Remedy for failure to give notice
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 90.322’s source at oregon​.gov