Oregon notice to enter for showings

Short answer

Oregon landlords generally need to give at least 24 hours of actual notice before entering a tenant-occupied unit for a showing under ORS 90.322, at reasonable times and for a stated purpose. Open houses, photography, and back-to-back tours usually need extra coordination. Whether a particular notice is valid depends on its content, timing, and delivery method.

When this comes up

This comes up when a property goes on the market, when a broker is scheduling buyer tours, when a tenant feels overwhelmed by frequent showings, and when an open house or interior photography is proposed.

Oregon rule or source to check

ORS 90.322 sets the 24-hour actual-notice rule, the requirement to enter at reasonable times and for a stated purpose, and the limits on how often entry is appropriate. The rental agreement may add detail. Emergencies are treated differently and are not the focus of this page.

Practical workflow

  1. 1. Practical workflow. 1) Decide the showing window and purpose. 2) Draft a written notice stating date, time window, and purpose (showing to prospective buyer). 3) Deliver the notice using a method the rental agreement actually authorizes, at least 24 hours in advance. 4) Keep entries at reasonable times. 5) For open houses or photography, coordinate separately with the tenant rather than treating them as automatic. 6) Log each notice and each entry.
  2. 2. Common mistakes. Skipping written notice; relying on text or email when the rental agreement does not authorize it; bundling many showings into one vague notice; entering outside the noticed window; treating open houses as covered by a normal showing notice; and ignoring tenant requests to limit overlap.
  3. 3. Related forms or workflows. Use a written 24-hour notice to enter for each showing, a documented entry log, and a separate coordination step for open houses or photography. Propsistant helps map the entry notice workflow but does not supply official legal forms.

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