ORS § 105 § 105.105
Entry to be lawful and peaceable only.
Operative Text
No person shall enter upon any land, tenement or other real property unless the right of entry is given by law. When the right of entry is given by law the entry shall be made in a peaceable manner and without force.
ORS § 105.105 establishes that entering land, a tenement, or other real property is only permitted when a legal right to do so exists. Even when such a right exists under law, the entry must be carried out peaceably and without the use of force. This rule applies broadly to any person seeking to enter real property, regardless of their role or relationship to the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 105.105, property owners and managers who need to enter a rental unit or other real property must ensure they have a legally recognized basis for doing so before proceeding. Compliant operators generally confirm that their right of entry is grounded in law—such as applicable notice requirements—and carry out any entry calmly and without physical force or intimidation. Maintaining records of the legal basis for each entry and the manner in which it was conducted reflects standard practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 105.105 provides that no one—including a landlord—may enter a rental unit or other real property without a legal right to do so, and even a lawful entry must be made peaceably and without force. Tenants who believe an entry was made without legal authority or was carried out forcibly may have grounds to raise this as a violation, file a complaint with a relevant local or state agency, or seek guidance from a tenant-rights organization. Consulting a legal aid organization familiar with Oregon housing law can help tenants understand what options may be available to them under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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