Can a landlord show a rental property in Oregon?

Short answer

Yes. Showing the unit to prospective tenants or buyers is a permitted entry purpose under ORS 90.322, but the landlord (or their broker) still needs at least 24 hours' actual notice for each showing, a reasonable time window, and respect for the tenant's quiet enjoyment.

When this comes up

End-of-lease re-rental marketing, listing a property for sale with a tenant in place, broker showings, and appraiser or inspector visits during escrow.

Oregon rule or source to check

ORS 90.322 lists showings to prospective tenants, purchasers, mortgagees, contractors, and workers as permitted reasons. ORS 90.375 limits conduct that could amount to harassment. Real estate practice rules also affect broker-led access.

Practical workflow

  1. 1. Coordinate a showing window. Group showings into defined windows (for example two two-hour blocks per week) instead of constant single-buyer visits.
  2. 2. Serve 24-hour written notice for each window. State 'showing to prospective buyer(s)' or 'showing to prospective tenant(s),' the date, and the time window.
  3. 3. Brief the broker. Make sure the listing broker and any cooperating broker understand the notice rules and follow the agreed windows.
  4. 4. Respect the tenant's space. Avoid photographing personal items. Offer the tenant the option to be present or to leave during the showing.
  5. 5. Document each visit. Keep a log of who entered, time in and out, and any concerns reported by the tenant.

Common mistakes

Allowing unscheduled drop-in showings, treating an MLS lockbox as a substitute for notice, and giving the tenant only a few hours' heads-up via text.

Related forms or workflows

A showing notice template, a written broker/landlord access agreement, and a showing log are the core documents.

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