Oregon Property Management
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Property management questions on the Oregon exam cover both the practical aspects of managing rental properties and the landlord-tenant law specific to Oregon. The Oregon Real Estate Agency tests security deposit limits, required notice periods for entry and termination, habitability standards, and the property manager's fiduciary duties. Oregon's landlord-tenant law has specific provisions — including notice requirements and tenant protections — that differ from what national study materials cover. These questions often involve scenarios where a property manager must navigate competing obligations to the owner-client and the tenant.
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Q1. Under the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORLTA), a landlord must return a tenant's security deposit within how many days after the tenancy ends?
Explanation
Oregon's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORS 90.300) requires a landlord to return the tenant's security deposit (or provide an itemized written statement of deductions) within 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession.
Q2. A landlord in Oregon wants to enter a tenant's unit to make non-emergency repairs. The minimum notice required under ORLTA is:
Explanation
Under Oregon's ORLTA (ORS 90.322), a landlord must provide at least 24 hours advance notice before entering a rental unit for non-emergency purposes such as repairs, inspections, or showing the unit to prospective tenants or buyers.
Q3. Oregon law limits the maximum security deposit a residential landlord may charge to:
Explanation
Oregon does not impose a statutory cap on security deposits for residential rentals (though some Oregon cities may have local ordinances). Landlords must, however, return the deposit or provide an itemized accounting within 31 days of tenancy termination.
Q4. A property manager in Oregon who manages properties on behalf of others for compensation must:
Explanation
In Oregon, property managers who manage real property on behalf of others for compensation must hold a real estate broker or principal broker license issued by OREA. Property management is considered a real estate activity under ORS Chapter 696.
Q5. Under ORLTA, which of the following is a landlord's REQUIRED duty?
Explanation
Oregon's ORLTA (ORS 90.320) requires landlords to maintain rental units in a habitable condition — including weatherproofing, working heating, plumbing, electrical systems, and compliance with health and safety codes. This is a fundamental, non-waivable landlord duty.
Q6. A tenant in Oregon has a month-to-month tenancy. The landlord wishes to terminate the tenancy without cause. Under ORLTA, after one year of tenancy the required notice is:
Explanation
Under Oregon law, landlords must give 90 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause when the tenant has resided in the unit for more than one year. For the first year, a 30-day notice suffices. Oregon's tenant protections are among the strongest in the country.
Q7. Under Oregon's ORLTA, a landlord may charge an applicant screening fee to cover the cost of:
Explanation
Oregon allows landlords to charge a screening fee to cover the actual cost of a credit and background check. The landlord must provide the applicant with a written summary of criteria before collecting the fee, and must refund it if screening is not performed.
Q8. In Oregon, a fixed-term lease that ends at the stated expiration date without renewal becomes:
Explanation
Under Oregon's ORLTA, if a tenant remains in possession after a fixed-term lease expires and the landlord accepts rent, the tenancy converts to a month-to-month tenancy. If the tenant remains without the landlord's permission, it becomes a tenancy at sufferance.
Q9. Under ORLTA, a landlord may retain all or part of a tenant's security deposit for:
Explanation
Oregon law allows landlords to deduct from a security deposit: unpaid rent, repairs for damage beyond normal wear and tear, and cleaning if the tenant leaves the unit dirtier than ordinary use would cause. Deductions for normal wear and tear are not permitted.
Q10. A property manager in Salem, Oregon signs a lease on behalf of an owner without authority. This is an example of:
Explanation
If a property manager signs a lease without authorization from the property owner, they have exceeded their actual authority. The owner may void the lease unless they ratify it. The property manager could be personally liable to the tenant for breach of warranty of authority.
Q11. Oregon's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORLTA) generally applies to:
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