Q: Can a Landlord, in Oregon, increase rent with a 30 day notice, if the increase is less than 5%
I thought it was 90 days notice for any increase, but it’s being stated that because it’s under 5%, only 30 days are needed.
A: No way, you are correct. Rent can only be raised in month to month tenancies; cannot be raised within the first year of a tenancy; and state-wide requires at least 90 days prior written notice, containing the required information and served either in person, by mail (adding an additional 4 days, including the day of mailing) or, if your written rental agreement provides for it, by posting it on your door and mailing it to you. Any mailing must be by regular first class mail - not Certified, etc. If you want to delay the raise as much as possible, stay quiet until the time comes and they try to enforce. IF you are within the Portland city limits, the 5% may become relevant but you still are entitled to information about your rights (or the landlord's exemption) to relocation assistance with a rent increase notice. If the landlord doesn't provide it, see a local landlord-tenant attorney. You may be entitled to 3 months rent, plus your court costs and attorney's fees. Good luck.
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