Which disclosures must a Oregon lease include?
Oregon landlord-tenant law is governed by Oregon's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORS Chapter 90). The core disclosures a Oregon landlord must give at or around lease signing:
| Disclosure | Authority | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Smoking policy | ORS 90.220 | Every rental agreement |
| Landlord/agent identity | ORS 90.305 | Every lease |
| 100-year floodplain | ORS 90.228 | Units in a floodplain |
| Carbon-monoxide alarm | ORS 90.316 | Where a CO source exists |
| Recycling | ORS 90.318 | Where service exists |
| Lead-based paint hazard + EPA pamphlet | Title X (federal) | Housing built before 1978 |
The main Oregon lease disclosures
Smoking policy (ORS 90.220): every Oregon rental agreement must describe the smoking policy — whether smoking is prohibited, allowed, or limited to certain areas
Landlord/agent identity (ORS 90.305): the landlord must disclose in writing the owner and the person authorized to manage the property and receive notices
100-year floodplain (ORS 90.228): if the dwelling is in a 100-year floodplain the landlord must disclose it; failure lets the tenant recover the lesser of the uninsured flood loss or two months' rent
Additional Oregon disclosures
Carbon-monoxide alarm (ORS 90.316): the unit must have a carbon-monoxide alarm where there is a CO source, with testing instructions and working batteries
Recycling (ORS 90.318): the landlord must give information about available recycling service where a local program exists
Federal lead-based paint disclosure
Federal law overlays Oregon's own rules here. Any pre-1978 rental triggers Title X (42 U.S.C. § 4852d): the landlord must supply a signed lead-warning statement, disclose known lead hazards, share available inspection records, and give the tenant the EPA booklet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Skipping it exposes the landlord to civil and, in serious cases, criminal liability.
What happens if a Oregon landlord skips a required disclosure?
Consequences depend on the disclosure:
- Missing the floodplain disclosure lets the tenant recover the lesser of the uninsured flood loss or two months' rent (ORS 90.228).
- A missing or defective smoking-policy or identity disclosure leaves the lease non-compliant with ORS 90.220 / 90.305.
- A federal lead-paint violation carries civil and, in egregious cases, criminal penalties plus tenant damages.
For the full set of Oregon lease rules, see What Must a Oregon Lease Agreement Include. Managing rentals in more than one state? Compare Oregon's list with our California and Washington disclosure checklists, and see the baseline in What Every Residential Lease Agreement Must Include.
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What disclosures are required in a Oregon lease?
A Oregon lease must include smoking policy; landlord/agent identity; 100-year floodplain; carbon-monoxide alarm; recycling (ORS 90.220; ORS 90.305; ORS 90.228; ORS 90.316; ORS 90.318), plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing.
Does Oregon require a smoking policy disclosure?
Yes. every Oregon rental agreement must describe the smoking policy — whether smoking is prohibited, allowed, or limited to certain areas (ORS 90.220).
Does Oregon require a landlord/agent identity disclosure?
Yes. the landlord must disclose in writing the owner and the person authorized to manage the property and receive notices (ORS 90.305).
Does Oregon require a 100-year floodplain disclosure?
Yes. if the dwelling is in a 100-year floodplain the landlord must disclose it; failure lets the tenant recover the lesser of the uninsured flood loss or two months' rent (ORS 90.228).
Does Oregon require a lead-paint disclosure?
Yes, for pre-1978 housing. This is a federal requirement: the signed lead-warning disclosure, known records, and the EPA pamphlet.
Official sources
Primary statutes and official government references for this guide. Statutes change — always confirm against the current official text before you act.