Relating to landlord disclosure of confidential information; and prescribing an effective date.

New privacy protections for Oregon renters

The law takes effect on the 91st day after Oregon’s 2026 regular legislative session ends. It bars landlords from sharing confidential information about tenants, former tenants, rental applicants, and covered household members, except for listed reasons. Protected information includes birth dates; Social Security, taxpayer, and other government identification; phone numbers; email addresses; and employer details or identification. It also covers banking information, tax returns, W-2 forms, income and financial assistance sources, immigration or citizenship status, and protected-class membership. Medical and disability records are protected, along with records about asserting specified tenant rights or federal Violence Against Women Act rights. Sharing is allowed with the individual’s separate written consent or as required by a court order, judicial warrant, or judicial subpoena—not administrative warrants or subpoenas. Landlords may share information as needed with grantors, auditors, or third-party preparers to meet government affordable-housing rules. Other exceptions allow necessary sharing for applicant background or credit checks, references requested by potential landlords, and the landlord’s insurance claims, collections, or administrative or court actions. For repairs, maintenance, utilities, or covered services, the exception allows necessary sharing of phone numbers or email addresses. A person harmed by a knowing violation can recover twice the monthly rent for the current or planned tenancy.