Required Disclosures (10)
1. Person Authorized to Manage the Premises – Tenants must have access to the names and addresses of any persons authorized to manage the premises.[1]
2. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms – Landlords must tell tenants how to maintain their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.[2][3]
3. 100-Year Flood Plain (conditional) – If the residence is located in a 100-year flood plain, then its landlord must disclose this to all tenants.[4]
4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet (conditional) – If the property was built before 1978, its tenants must be aware that the paint could contain lead.[5]
5. Move-In Condition Report (City of Portland ONLY) – For properties in Portland, landlords must provide tenants with a condition report before move-in.[6]
6. Outstanding Notices/Pending Suits (conditional) – If there is any notice of default or pending foreclosure on the property, then landlords are required by law to notify new tenants.[7]
7. Recycling Instructions (conditional) – For all multi-family units of five or more units located in an urban growth boundary, tenants must be made aware of the process for recycling.[8]
8. Smoking Policy – The property’s smoking policy should be delineated in the lease.[9]
9. Utility/Service Fees (conditional) – If any utility or service fees are shared, then tenants must be made aware of this.[10]
10. Addendum Regarding Written Notices – If the tenant prefers to receive email notices, then this must be documented in writing.[11]
Security Deposit Laws
Maximum Amount – None for the state, but in Portland the maximum is equal to one month’s rent or one-half of one month’s rent if the last month’s rent is required.[12]
Receipt – Tenants who pay security deposits must receive a receipt. Landlords in Portland must also disclose to tenants the name and address of the bank where the funds are being held.[13]
Returning – Unused security deposits must be returned within 31 days of the end of the lease agreement.[14]