How do showings work for a tenant-occupied Oregon rental?

Short answer

Oregon landlords generally must give at least 24 hours of actual notice before entering for a showing under ORS 90.322, enter at reasonable times, and stay within the noticed purpose. Tenants are expected to allow reasonable lawful access but are not required to clean, stage, or be present. The right rhythm depends on the rental agreement, the situation, and tenant cooperation.

When this comes up

This comes up when a property goes on the market with a tenant in place, when a broker is scheduling buyer tours, when a tenant pushes back on frequent showings, and when an open house is on the table. It also comes up when the tenant's belongings or privacy raise photography questions.

Oregon rule or source to check

ORS 90.322 governs landlord entry, including the 24-hour actual-notice rule for non-emergency entries and the requirement that entries be at reasonable times and for a stated purpose. The rental agreement may add details. Open houses and photography typically need extra coordination with the tenant - they are not automatic.

Practical workflow

1. Practical workflow. 1) Give the tenant a heads-up in writing that the property is being listed. 2) For each showing, deliver 24-hour notice stating date, time window, and purpose. 3) Keep showings at reasonable times and bundle them when possible. 4) Confirm with the tenant before posting interior photos. 5) Treat an open house as a separate, coordinated event - not a standing right. 6) Document each notice and each entry.
2. Common mistakes. Dropping in without 24-hour notice; treating the listing agreement as blanket permission; scheduling showings at unreasonable hours; posting interior photos without coordinating with the tenant; sending notice by a method the rental agreement does not actually authorize; and ignoring tenant requests to limit back-to-back showings.
3. Related forms or workflows. Use a written 24-hour notice to enter for each showing, a brief change-of-listing letter to the tenant, and a documented log of entries. Propsistant helps map the entry notice workflow but does not supply official legal forms.

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