Tag: oregon
All the articles with the tag "oregon".
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Oregon Small Claims Court: $10,000 Limit, Fees & How to File (2026)
Updated:Oregon small claims court limit is $10,000. Learn filing fees, what cases qualify, and step-by-step instructions for filing in Small Claims Department (Circuit Court).
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Tenant Rights in Oregon: Security Deposits, Eviction, and Landlord Rules (2026)
Updated:Oregon pioneered statewide rent control (SB 608): annual increases capped at 7% + CPI (max 10%) on buildings 15+ years old. Discover the 72-hour pay-or-quit requirement, 90-day just-cause eviction protections, and 31-day deposit return deadline.
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Oregon Wage Theft Laws: Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Final Paycheck Rules
Updated:Oregon enforces three-tier geographic minimum wages (ranging $13.70–$15.95/hr), eliminates tip credits entirely, and provides strong wage theft protections through its Bureau of Labor and Industries.
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Oregon Non-Compete Agreement Laws: What Employees Need to Know
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Oregon? Learn the income thresholds, duration limits, and what to do if your employer tries to enforce one.
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Oregon Debt Collection Laws: Know Your Rights Against Collectors (2026)
Federal and Oregon law strictly limit what debt collectors can do. Learn your rights, how to stop harassment, dispute a debt, and what damages you can recover in Oregon.
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Oregon Eviction Notice Requirements: How Much Notice Does Your Landlord Have to Give?
Oregon landlords must give 10 days notice for non-payment of rent. Learn how Oregon's statewide just-cause eviction law (SB 608) protects tenants and the required notice periods under ORS 90.392.
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Oregon Landlord Retaliation Laws: Tenant Protections and How to Fight Back (2026)
Oregon law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. Learn the presumption period, protected activities, and how to take action.
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Oregon Security Deposit Laws: 2x Penalty and Last Month's Rent Distinction
Oregon landlords must return deposits within 31 days and keep separate accounting of security deposits vs. last month's rent. Learn the rules under ORS 90.300.