In Oregon, a landlord’s right to access is governed by ORS 90.322. While landlords have broad access rights for maintenance, they must adhere to strict notification rules to avoid “unlawful entry.”
Notice Requirements
For non-emergencies (inspections, repairs, or showings), the landlord must:
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Provide at least 24 hours’ actual notice.
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Enter only at reasonable times.
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Note: You have the right to deny entry for a specific time if you have a “good faith” reason (e.g., illness), but you cannot unreasonably withhold consent indefinitely.
When Permission is NOT Required
A landlord may enter without immediate consent or advance notice only in these cases:
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Emergencies: Immediate entry is allowed for situations like fire or burst pipes. However, the landlord must provide a written follow-up notice within 24 hours after the entry, stating the date/time, names of those who entered, and the nature of the emergency.
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Written Repair Requests: If you request repairs in writing, the landlord may enter without further notice for 7 days to complete that specific work.
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Extended Absence: If you are away for more than 7 days, the landlord may enter at “reasonably necessary” times for maintenance or inspection.
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Yard Maintenance: If the lease requires the landlord to maintain the yard, they may enter the exterior property without notice at reasonable times (unless the lease says otherwise).
The information for this answer was found on our Oregon Landlord Tenant Rights answers.