Oregon eviction rules

Oregon was the first state to enact statewide just-cause eviction protections (SB 608, 2019) and statewide rent control. The 10-day pay-or-quit window is longer than most jurisdictions.

Non-payment notice

10d

Lease violation notice

30d

No-cause notice

90d

Typical timeline

30–90 days

Governing statute

ORS Ch. 90 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act)

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Right to cure non-payment

Yes

Tenant has 10 days to pay back rent and avoid eviction under ORS 90.394.

Self-help eviction

Illegal

Illegal under ORS 90.375. Penalty is twice the actual damages plus two months' rent.

Just-cause eviction

Required

Oregon's SB 608 (2019) made it the first state with statewide just-cause eviction protections after the first year of tenancy. Landlords must specify a recognized cause to terminate.

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Other states

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Not legal advice. Local ordinances (city / county rent-control boards) frequently override the state defaults. If you've been served with an eviction notice, contact a local legal aid clinic or tenant-rights attorney immediately — the windows are short.