Oregon Eviction Notice for Unpaid Rent

What Oregon law says

• Court FED instructions cite ORS 90.394(1) for a 72-hour notice and ORS 90.394(2) for a 10- or 13-day notice.
• The legislative summary says 10 days notice after the eighth day of the rental period, or 13 days notice after the fifth day; week-to-week is 72 hours after the fifth day.
• The notice must specify the date and time it expires; if mailed, add 3 days to the minimum time (court FED instructions).
• Day 1 is the day after notice is given; the last day does not end until midnight (court FED instructions).
• The required Notice re: Eviction for Nonpayment of Rent and veterans' services information (ORS 408.515) must be included; the court must dismiss if the notice is omitted.

Steps for a landlord

• Choose the notice length that fits the tenancy type.
• Use the court's Notice re: Eviction for Nonpayment of Rent form.
• State the exact expiration date and time, and add veterans' information.
• Deliver as the rental agreement and law allow, adding 3 days if mailed.

What to put in the notice

• The names of the tenants and the address of the rental
• The amount of rent owed and the rental period it covers
• The number of days the tenant has to pay or move out, and the date that period ends
• The date, how the notice was delivered, and who delivered it
• Your name and contact details, with your signature

Things to watch

• The pages we read do not list a 144-hour notice; check the statute.
• Delivery rules differ by method; the court says to consult a lawyer about delivery.
• Dismissal is required if the tenant or rental assistance pays the unpaid amount.
• Cities and counties can add their own rules, including rent control and extra notice requirements. Check your local rules too.

About this page

We checked this page against the official sources listed below in November 2026. Where an official page did not say something, we say so. Laws change and courts read them differently, so confirm the current rule with the statute, the court or a local attorney before you act. This is general information, not legal advice.