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Oregon Legal Rights

Oregon limits non-competes to 12 months and provides strong tenant protections, especially in Portland. Know exactly what you're entitled to — and let Main AI enforce it automatically.

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Tenant rights

Oregon Tenant Protections

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Security deposit maximum

No statutory cap but must be reasonable; Portland limits to 1 month

ORS §90.300

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Deposit return deadline

31 days after move-out with itemized list with itemized deductions.

ORS §90.300

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Entry notice required

Landlords must give reasonable advance notice before entering your unit except in genuine emergencies. Repeated entry without notice may constitute harassment.

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Habitability rights

Your landlord must maintain heat, hot water, structural safety, and pest-free conditions regardless of what your lease says. "As-is" clauses are generally void.

✓ If your landlord violated these rules

Send a certified demand letter citing the exact statute and amount owed
File in small claims court for deposits up to the jurisdictional limit
Main AI generates the demand letter and court filing summary automatically

Employment rights

Oregon Workplace Protections

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Non-compete agreements

Non-competes limited to 12 months. Must be signed 2 weeks before start date or be for a promotion. Must provide garden leave (at least 50% of salary) during the restriction period.

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Wage protections

Minimum wage $15.45/hr (Portland) · $14.20/hr (standard). Oregon Wage Claims Law. 2-year statute of limitations.

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Pay transparency

Yes — employers 10+ must include salary range in job postings. Oregon Equal Pay Act.

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Severance rights

Severance is never legally required — it's negotiable. Workers 40+ get 21 days to review under federal OWBPA plus 7 days to revoke after signing.

Medical billing rights

Oregon Healthcare Protections

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State protections

Oregon surprise billing protections apply to all state-regulated health plans. No Surprises Act applies. Itemized bill rights.

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Surprise billing (federal)

The No Surprises Act caps out-of-network emergency bills at in-network rates. You cannot be balance-billed for emergency care or care at in-network facilities without prior consent.

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Dispute window

Typically 30-120 days from Explanation of Benefits to dispute. Request itemization, check for duplicate CPT codes, and dispute services never received.

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Financial assistance

Nonprofit hospitals must offer charity care. Always ask for financial assistance before paying. Many patients qualify who never apply.

Common questions

Oregon Rights FAQ

How do I dispute a security deposit in Oregon?+

Under ORS §90.300, your landlord must return your deposit within 31 days after move-out with itemized list. If they miss this deadline or make improper deductions, send a certified demand letter citing the statute. Main AI generates this letter automatically.

Is my non-compete enforceable in Oregon?+

Non-competes limited to 12 months. Must be signed 2 weeks before start date or be for a promotion. Must provide garden leave (at least 50% of salary) during the restriction period. Review your specific agreement with Main AI to get an enforceability score and identify which clauses are vulnerable.

My medical bill seems wrong. What are my rights in Oregon?+

Oregon surprise billing protections apply to all state-regulated health plans. No Surprises Act applies. Itemized bill rights. Request an itemized bill in writing, dispute any errors within 30 days, and use the No Surprises Act for unexpected out-of-network charges.

What wage theft protections exist in Oregon?+

Minimum wage $15.45/hr (Portland) · $14.20/hr (standard). Oregon Wage Claims Law. 2-year statute of limitations. If you're owed unpaid wages, file with your state labor department or pursue a federal FLSA claim. Main AI drafts your complaint automatically.

Main AI enforces your Oregon rights automatically.

Upload any document — lease, offer letter, medical bill, severance agreement. Main AI reads it, flags every violation, cites the exact Oregon statute, and prepares everything ready to send.

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