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The Oregon eviction notice is a document that notifies the tenant that they have committed a violation that is considered a reason for the eviction and that they must vacate the property within a certain period of time.

In some cases, the landlord can allow the tenant to fix the violation they’ve committed and stop the eviction process.

If the tenant doesn’t fix the violation or leaves the property, the landlord can move forward and initiate the eviction procedure before the court by filing an eviction lawsuit.

Types of Eviction Notice in Oregon

There are different types of eviction notices in Oklahoma. The landlord uses different types depending on the type of lease and the reason for the eviction.

Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

If the tenant is late with the rent payment, the landlord has a few options for eviction:

Notice for Non-Compliance

The landlord can evict the tenant for violating the lease agreement terms or the Oregon landlord-tenant laws. 

The landlord must give the tenant 14 days to fix the violation or 30 days to leave the property. When it comes to the week-to-week tenancy, the landlord must give the tenant four days to resolve the issue or seven days to move out.

Notice for an Unpermitted Pet

The tenant in Oregon can be evicted for keeping an unpermitted pet at the leased unit. The landlord must give the tenant an opportunity to fix the issue or leave the property. 

If the damage the pet caused was minor, the landlord must give the tenant at least ten days' notice. If the violation is substantial, the landlord can give a minimum of 24 hours notice to fix the issue or leave the property.

Notice for Illegal Activity

If the tenant commits illegal activity at the leased unit, the landlord can issue an eviction notice, giving them 24 hours to leave the property. In this case, the landlord is not obliged to allow the tenant to fix the violation and stop the eviction.

Notice to Terminate the Month-to-Month Lease

If the tenant remains at the leased property after the lease term is over or if there is no lease term set, like with a week-to-week or month-to-month tenancy, the landlord can evict the tenant without providing the reasons for the eviction. 

However, the landlord must give the tenant advance notice to leave the property. With a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must give the tenant at least 30 days advance notice to leave the property.

Eviction Laws and Requirements in Oregon

When is Rent Late in Oregon?

In Oregon, there is a 4-day grace period for the rent payment. That means that if the rent payment due date is the first of the month, the rent will be late as of the fifth day of the month.

Usually, the parties agree upon and include the rent payment due date in the lease agreement. If nothing is provided in the lease agreement, the due date is considered to be the first day of each rental period (the first day of the week or the first day of the month).

Grounds for Eviction in Oregon

The landlord can evict the tenant in Oregon for the following reasons:

Eviction Process in Oregon

This process can have a different number of steps depending on the tenant's actions and their willingness to fight the eviction.

#1. Write a Notice

The landlord will first issue the eviction notice to the tenant, allowing them to voluntarily remedy the violation or leave the property. The eviction notice must provide the reasons for the eviction, ways in which the tenant can remedy the violation (optionally), and a deadline by which the tenant must leave the property.

#2. File the Complaint

If the tenant fails to comply with the request in the eviction notice, the landlord can move forward and file an eviction lawsuit. They will do so by submitting the complaint form and paying the $88 filing fee. The court will then review the lawsuit, schedule the date for the court hearing, and forward the summons and supplementary documents to the tenant.

#3. Serve the Tenant

The sheriff's office or other relevant body will serve the summons on the tenant. The tenant will then have the opportunity to become familiar with the landlord’s claims and get informed about the date and time of the court hearing. The tenant will also have the opportunity to submit the Answer Form and provide their arguments before the court hearing.

#4. Wait for Court’s Judgment

The first hearing must be scheduled within seven days after the landlord has submitted the complaint form and paid the filing fee. If the tenant fails to appear before the court for the first hearing, the court will issue a default judgment in the landlord's favor. 

If both parties appear, the court will hold the hearing and make the judgment according to the presented arguments.

If the court makes a decision in the landlord’s favor, the landlord can request that the court issue a Writ of Execution.

Other Eviction-Related Forms in Oregon

Here, you can find the forms that are used in the eviction process in Oregon:

Eviction Information for Landlords in Oregon

The landlord in Oregon cannot use illegal methods when evicting the tenant. If found liable, the landlord can be obliged to pay the tenant two months' rent or twice the actual damages, whichever is greater.

The illegal eviction methods include:

Eviction Information for Tenants in Oregon

When receiving the eviction notice, the tenant should make sure it fulfills the following requirements:

For additional information about the fair housing laws in Oregon, tenants can refer to the Fair Housing Council of Oregon.

How to Write an Eviction Notice in Oregon

Oregon Eviction Notice FAQ