Oregon · Tenant screening
What can a landlord check about me in Oregon?
When screening applicants, a landlord who denies you must give written reasons within 14 days.
“Before denying an application for housing on the basis of criminal history, a landlord must:”
This page covers state law only. Cities with their own rules have their own pages.
What can a landlord check about me?
Criminal history, but only after a personal review.
When screening applicants, a landlord who denies you must give written reasons within 14 days.
“Before denying an application for housing on the basis of criminal history, a landlord must:”
Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.304 · oregon.public.law · Retrieved Oct 4, 2026
What can a landlord check about me?
Only some crimes; not old evictions.
When screening applicants, landlords can't count COVID-era unpaid rent against you.
“When evaluating the applicant, the landlord may consider criminal convictions or pending charges only for conduct that is presently illegal in this state and is:”
Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.303 · oregon.public.law · Retrieved Oct 4, 2026
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Information about the law, not legal advice.