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, then its tenants must be made aware that the paint could contain lead.^[5]
5. 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]

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]

Grace Period – Four days.^[15]

Maximum Late Fee – 5% of the monthly rent for each five-day period when rent is not paid.^[16]

NSF Fee – The landlord can charge up to $35 for a bad check.^[17]