Oregon Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
What happens after the notice in Oregon
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Oregon’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Oregon an eviction lawsuit is a(n) forcible entry and wrongful detainer (FED) action. — ORS 105.110; OJD FED Instructions for Landlords (Jan 2026) ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Circuit Court. — ORS 105.110 (amended 1995 c.658 §68) ↗
- How to serve the notice. Personal delivery; first class mail (adds 3 days to notice period); or, if the written rental agreement allows, first class mail plus attachment to a designated location. — ORS 90.155(1) (amended 2023 c.296 §1) ↗
- Filing fee. $88 statewide (plus trial fee, if any) for residential FED under ORS 105.130 — OJD Circuit Court Fee Schedule effective Jan 1, 2026; ORS 105.130(2)(a) (amended 2019 c.605 §10) ↗
- Official notice form. Oregon’s courts publish an official notice form — compare it with the one you generate here. — OJD Official 'Notice re: Eviction for Nonpayment of Rent' (Jan 2026), required attachment to nonpayment notices ↗
- Official guidance. Oregon publishes its own instructions for the court step; read them before filing. — Oregon Judicial Department Self-Help Center, Landlord-Tenant ↗
- No self-help. ORS 90.375 — unlawful ouster/exclusion or willful diminution of services entitles tenant to recover possession and damages — ORS 90.375 (1993 c.369 §10; 1995 c.559 §23; 1997 c.577 §21) ↗
Each point links to the Oregon source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Oregon notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 10 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- 30 days
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.394; § 90.392; § 90.427 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Oregon notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Oregon law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Oregon eviction rules before serving.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Oregon demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Oregon small claims court, where the limit is $10,000.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Oregon?
In Oregon, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 10 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.394; § 90.392; § 90.427. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
How do I serve the notice in Oregon?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Oregon’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Oregon.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Oregon?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Circuit Court (the case is called a(n) forcible entry and wrongful detainer (FED) action). Source: ORS 105.110 (amended 1995 c.658 §68).
How must an eviction notice be served in Oregon?
Personal delivery; first class mail (adds 3 days to notice period); or, if the written rental agreement allows, first class mail plus attachment to a designated location. Source: ORS 90.155(1) (amended 2023 c.296 §1).
What does it cost to file an eviction in Oregon?
$88 statewide (plus trial fee, if any) for residential FED under ORS 105.130 Source: OJD Circuit Court Fee Schedule effective Jan 1, 2026; ORS 105.130(2)(a) (amended 2019 c.605 §10).
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How Oregon compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Oregon: Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.394; § 90.392; § 90.427 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 10 days — about 2× the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 7 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — California (3 days), Idaho (3 days), Nevada (7 days), Washington (14 days).
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Notice to cure a lease violation: 30 days — about 2× the national median of 14 days across the 38 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 7 other states.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — California (3 days), Idaho (3 days), Nevada (5 days), Washington (10 days). Oregon's 30 days is the longest among its neighbors.
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — California (30 days), Idaho (30 days), Nevada (30 days), Washington (20 days).
The rest of what Oregon requires
The figures below are Oregon's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Oregon page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Or. Rev. Stat. §90.300 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 31 days after move-out Or. Rev. Stat. §90.300 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Or. Rev. Stat. §90.300 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $10,000 ORS 46.405, 46.415(4) (circuit court); ORS 55.011, 55.090 (justice court) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Department of Circuit Court (or Justice Court) · filing fee Circuit court: $57 for claims of $2,500 or less, $102 for claims over $2,500 (ORS 46.570; defendant pays the same to demand a hearing). Justice court small claims fees are set separately and vary by court. ORS 46.405, 46.415(4) (circuit court); ORS 55.011, 55.090 (justice court) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- Limited to the actual cost of screening Oregon Legislature ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Oregon DMV (Form 735-501) ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization recommended Or. Rev. Stat. §127.005 ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules ORS 63.001 (definition); ORS 63.057 (operating agreement optional) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Clerk (county recording officer) · no witnesses ORS 93.410 ↗
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