Oregon Statewide Rule

Oregon Eviction Notice Requirements

Heavy RestrictionsApplies statewide across Oregon (2026)

For nonpayment of rent under ORS 90.394, an Oregon landlord must serve written notice giving 10 days to pay (no sooner than the 8th day of the period) or 13 days (no sooner than the 5th day); week-to-week tenancies get 72 hours. For-cause terminations under ORS 90.392 generally require 30 days' notice with a chance to cure.

Key Facts

Nonpayment notice: 10 days (after 8th day) or 13 days (after 5th day) (ORS 90.394)
Week-to-week nonpayment: 72 hours' notice
For-cause notice: Generally 30 days with cure (ORS 90.392)
Historical note: 72/144-hour notices replaced by HB 2001 (2023)

Last verified: 2026-06-27

Full Breakdown

ORS 90.394 requires a written nonpayment notice that states the rent owed and the deadline to cure. A landlord may give 'at least 10 days' written notice of nonpayment' no sooner than the eighth day of the period, or 'at least 13 days' notice' no sooner than the fifth day; for a week-to-week tenancy the notice is '72 hours.' These day-based periods replaced the former 72-hour and 144-hour notices when HB 2001 took effect in 2023. For other violations, ORS 90.392 generally requires a 30-day written notice specifying the cause and allowing the tenant to cure, with a shorter notice for serious or repeated conduct. Only after the notice expires uncured may the landlord file an eviction (FED) action.

Violations & Penalties

No specific statutory penalty for serving notice, but a defective or premature notice is grounds for dismissal of the eviction. Under ORS 90.255 and 90.360, a tenant who prevails may recover prevailing-party fees and damages for a wrongful or retaliatory termination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is an Oregon nonpayment-of-rent eviction notice?

Under ORS 90.394 it is 10 days (served no sooner than the 8th day) or 13 days (served no sooner than the 5th day); week-to-week tenancies receive 72 hours.

Is Oregon's eviction notice still 72 hours?

Only for week-to-week tenancies. HB 2001 (2023) replaced the old 72-hour and 144-hour nonpayment notices with 10-day and 13-day notices for standard tenancies.

What notice is required for a lease violation in Oregon?

ORS 90.392 generally requires a 30-day written notice stating the cause and giving the tenant a chance to cure, with shorter notice for serious or repeated violations.

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