Oregon Multifamily Smoking Policy Change 2027: 180-Day Notice for Nonsmoking Conversion
Oregon HB 4120 takes effect January 1, 2027 and allows multifamily landlords to convert premises to nonsmoking for existing tenants with 180 days' written notice.
What HB 4120 changes
Oregon's enacted HB 4120 allows residential landlords of multifamily housing to convert premises to nonsmoking for existing tenants upon 180 days' written notice. The Oregon Real Estate Agency says it applies to rental agreements regardless of when they were signed and takes effect January 1, 2027.
This is a multifamily-specific operational change
Property managers considering a conversion should distinguish the new statutory path from ordinary house rules or a mid-lease amendment. The notice timeline, property scope and final policy should be reviewed against the enacted law before implementation.
Do not confuse smoking policy with disability/accommodation questions
A smoking-policy change does not eliminate other applicable housing obligations. Operational teams should route accommodation requests and other protected-rights issues through the appropriate compliance process rather than improvising a response.
2027 forward-looking notice: This article reflects enacted law and official guidance available on September 22, 2026. Effective dates, agency guidance, annual figures, local rules and implementation details can change before or during 2027. Recheck the linked official sources before acting.
Common questions
When does Oregon HB 4120 take effect?
January 1, 2027.
How much notice does HB 4120 provide for converting multifamily premises to nonsmoking?
The enacted measure provides for 180 days' written notice to existing tenants.
Official sources
Oregon Legislature — HB 4120Oregon Real Estate Agency — 2026 Legislative UpdateContinue your check
Use the state directory for current jurisdiction-specific rules, calculate the proposed increase, then prepare the appropriate rental document only after the legal-rule checks are complete.