What are an Oregon landlord's maintenance obligations?

Short answer

ORS 90.320 requires Oregon landlords to keep rentals in a habitable condition — including weatherproofing, plumbing, heating, electrical, hot water, working smoke and CO alarms, and freedom from significant pest and structural hazards. Landlords must respond to repair requests within a reasonable time.

When this comes up

Repair requests, essential-service failures, mid-tenancy inspections, and any habitability complaint.

Oregon rule or source to check

ORS 90.320 (habitability), ORS 90.325 (tenant duties), ORS 90.360 (essential services failure remedies), and local housing codes.

Practical workflow

1. 1. Acknowledge repair requests promptly. Track requests in writing with date received and a reasonable target response window.
2. 2. Diagnose and schedule. Inspect or send a contractor; communicate the timeline to the tenant.
3. 3. Provide notice before entering. Use 24-hour notice unless an emergency exists or the tenant consents.
4. 4. Complete repairs and document. Keep invoices, photos before/after, and a brief summary in the tenant file.
5. 5. Follow up. Confirm with the tenant that the repair is complete and ask about any related issues.

Common mistakes

Ignoring repair requests, missing essential-service deadlines, and failing to document when and how repairs were completed.

Related forms or workflows

Maintenance request log, contractor work orders, invoices, post-repair confirmation note.

Related questions

• Oregon habitability rules
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Related Oregon resources

• Oregon Landlord-Tenant Resource Center
• Oregon repair and habitability rules
• Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law Hub