Oregon Late fees
Can a landlord charge a late fee in Oregon, and how much?
Only if rent is not received by the 4th day of the period and a written agreement sets out the fee. Limits: a reasonable flat fee once per period, or a daily fee up to 6% of that flat amount, or 5% of the rent per 5-day period. Unpaid late fees alone are not grounds for a nonpayment eviction.
Verified Source: ORS 90.260 · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in Oregon
Oregon allows a late fee only if rent is not received by the 4th day of the period and a written agreement sets out the fee. The limits are a reasonable flat fee once per period, or a daily fee up to 6% of that flat amount, or 5% of the rent per 5-day period. Unpaid late fees alone are not grounds for a nonpayment eviction.
Worked example for Oregon
Example: A written agreement sets out a reasonable flat late fee of $50, and periodic rent is $1,000. The fee may be charged only if rent is not received by the 4th day of the period. The agreement may use that $50 flat fee once per period, or a daily fee up to 6% of that $50 amount, which is $3 a day, or 5% of the rent per 5-day period, which is $50 for each succeeding five-day period, or portion thereof, beginning on the fifth day of that rental period, until the rent payment, not including any late charge, is paid in full, through that rental period only. Unpaid late fees alone are not grounds for a nonpayment eviction.
Oregon timelines and limits
| When a late fee may be charged | Only if rent is not received by the 4th day of the period, and a written agreement sets out the fee |
|---|---|
| Limits | A reasonable flat fee once per period, or a daily fee up to 6% of that flat amount, or 5% of the rent per 5-day period |
| Unpaid late fees | Alone, they are not grounds for a nonpayment eviction |
Oregon FAQ
When may an Oregon landlord charge a late fee?
Only if rent is not received by the 4th day of the period and a written agreement sets out the fee, under ORS 90.260.
What are the limits on the fee?
A reasonable flat fee once per period, or a daily fee up to 6% of that flat amount, or 5% of the rent per 5-day period.
Can I evict for unpaid late fees alone?
No. Unpaid late fees alone are not grounds for a nonpayment eviction.
Sources for this section: ORS 90.260 (checked 2026-10-23)
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