How does Oregon lease renewal work?

Short answer

Oregon landlords often handle lease renewals by sending a written renewal offer 60-90 days before the expiration. If the tenant stays without a new fixed term, the lease typically converts to month-to-month, and any rent increase still requires a separate 90-day notice under ORS 90.323.

When this comes up

End-of-term renewal planning, especially when the rent will change or terms will be updated.

Oregon rule or source to check

ORS 90.323 (rent increase notice), ORS 90.427 (termination after first year), and the lease's own renewal terms.

Practical workflow

1. Send a renewal offer early. Offer 60-90 days before expiration with proposed term, rent, and any updated terms.
2. Separate rent increase notice. If raising rent, prepare a separate 90-day written notice rather than burying the change in renewal paperwork.
3. Document the response. Track the tenant's decision in writing — sign the renewal, decline, or convert to month-to-month.
4. Update the lease file. File the renewal addendum or month-to-month conversion confirmation.
5. Calendar the next cycle. Set a reminder for the next renewal cycle or for any required notice.

Common mistakes

Bundling rent changes into renewal paperwork without separate 90-day notice, no written record of conversion to month-to-month, and waiting until the expiration date to discuss renewal.

Related forms or workflows

Renewal offer letter, renewal addendum, separate rent increase notice, internal calendar reminders.

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