How does an Oregon for-cause eviction notice work?

Short answer

A for-cause termination in Oregon under ORS 90.392 requires a written notice describing material noncompliance with the lease or law, with a cure period for most violations. Serious conduct (violence, drug activity, threats) may instead allow a 24-hour notice without a cure right under ORS 90.396.

When this comes up

Repeated lease violations, unauthorized occupants, ongoing noise/disturbance, and (in serious cases) safety issues that warrant a 24-hour notice.

Oregon rule or source to check

ORS 90.392 (for-cause with cure), ORS 90.396 (24-hour for serious conduct), ORS 90.155 (delivery).

Practical workflow

  1. 1. Categorize the conduct. Decide whether the conduct is curable noncompliance under 90.392 or serious enough for a 24-hour notice under 90.396.
  2. 2. Draft the right notice. Use the correct template with specific facts, dates, and applicable cure/termination dates.
  3. 3. Serve properly. Use a delivery method allowed under ORS 90.155 and add mailing days when applicable.
  4. 4. Track cure or noncompliance. Document whether the conduct is cured or repeated within the statutory windows.
  5. 5. Plan the FED filing if needed. If the tenant does not cure or vacate, the next step is typically a court FED action — many landlords work with counsel here.

Common mistakes

Using vague language, applying a 24-hour notice for conduct that requires a curable 30/14 notice, and miscalculating service days.

Related forms or workflows

For-cause notice template, 24-hour notice template (when applicable), and incident documentation.

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