🌲 Oregon Eviction Notice Laws
Complete Landlord Guide to Oregon Eviction Requirements
📋 Updated for • ORS Chapter 90Last reviewed: January
Oregon requires “for-cause” evictions in most cases. SB 608 (2019) and subsequent laws significantly limit no-cause evictions. Portland has additional local protections. This guide covers requirements.
📝 Oregon Eviction Notice Types
72-Hour / 10-Day Notice (Non-Payment)
ORS 90.394
For non-payment: 72-hour notice for week-to-week tenancies, 10-day notice for month-to-month. First-year tenants get 10 days to pay.
📄 Get Free Notice Form30-Day Notice (Lease Violation)
ORS 90.392
For lease violations, Oregon typically requires a 30-day notice with 14 days to cure.
📄 Get Free Lease Violation Notice90-Day Notice (No-Cause – Limited)
ORS 90.427
No-cause evictions are severely limited in Oregon. If allowed (first year of tenancy, landlord-occupied buildings), require 90 days’ notice plus relocation assistance in some cases.
💰 Oregon Security Deposit Rules
- Maximum Amount: No statutory limit
- Return Timeline: 31 days after tenant vacates
- Itemized Statement: Required
- Pre-move-out Inspection: Required if requested
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📚 Related Oregon Resources
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
This guide provides general information. Oregon landlord-tenant law is governed by ORS Chapter 90 and has been significantly amended in recent years. Consult a qualified attorney before proceeding.
