Oregon Eviction Notice Requirements
Oregon sets two options for nonpayment notices in most tenancies: a 10-day notice served on or after the 8th day of the rental period, or a 13-day notice served on or after the 5th day, counting the day rent is due. For lease violations, the landlord gives a 30-day notice that allows the tenant at least 14 days to fix the problem. Ending a month-to-month tenancy depends on how long the tenant has lived there, and statewide limits on no-cause terminations apply after the first year.
A nonpayment notice must state the amount owed and the date and time by which the tenant must pay. Landlords must also deliver a copy of the rental assistance notice posted on the Oregon Judicial Department website with any termination notice for nonpayment, and termination notices must include information for veterans. Notices may be delivered personally or by first-class mail, and mailing adds 3 days unless the lease allows mail-and-attachment delivery. Portland and some other cities add requirements, including relocation payments.
If the tenant does not pay, cure, or leave, the landlord files an eviction case, called a forcible entry and detainer action, under ORS 105.100 to 105.168, and the tenant can appear and respond. Oregon prohibits lockouts, unlawful removal, and interrupting heat, water, electricity, or other essential services to force a tenant out, and a tenant can recover up to two months' rent or twice actual damages, whichever is greater, under ORS 90.375.
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Oregon: common questions
How long is a nonpayment notice in Oregon?
For most tenancies, it is either 10 days, served no sooner than the 8th day of the rental period, or 13 days, served no sooner than the 5th day, counting the day rent is due. Week-to-week tenancies use a 72-hour notice. Add 3 days for first-class mail unless the lease permits mail-and-attachment service.
Can an Oregon landlord end a month-to-month tenancy without cause?
During the first year of occupancy, a 30-day no-cause notice is allowed. After the first year, ORS 90.427 generally requires a tenant cause or a qualifying landlord reason, usually with at least 90 days' notice and a payment of one month's rent, unless the landlord owns four or fewer units.
How much time does an Oregon tenant have to fix a lease violation?
The landlord gives a 30-day termination notice that describes the violation, explains how it can be cured, and allows at least 14 days to fix it. If the tenant cures the problem in time, the tenancy continues. A repeat of substantially the same violation within six months allows a 10-day notice with no right to cure.
Do Oregon cities have extra eviction rules?
Yes. Portland requires relocation assistance for no-cause evictions and certain other triggering events, and requires at least 90 days' written notice for a termination or rent increase covered by its rules. Check local ordinances for the property's city in addition to ORS Chapter 90.
Compare nearby states
| State | Unpaid rent | Lease violation | Month-to-month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | See statute | 14 days | See statute |
| California | See statute | See statute | See statute |
| Idaho | 3 days | 3 days | See statute |
| Nevada | See statute | See statute | 30 days |
| Washington | 14 days | 10 days | See statute |
| Alabama | See statute | See statute | 30 days |
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