Eviction Notice Form Oregon

OREGON TERMINATION AND FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER NOTICE

THIS DOCUMENT IS A LEGALLY BINDING NOTICE AND DEMAND FOR POSSESSION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE MAY RESULT IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS FOR EVICTION PURSUANT TO OREGON REVISED STATUTES (ORS).

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1. DOCUMENT PREAMBLE & RECITALS

1.1 Effective Date: This Notice is issued and effective as of [Month, Day, Year] ("Effective Date").

1.2 Parties: This Notice is issued by or on behalf of [Landlord/Property Manager Name], having an address at [Landlord Address] ("Landlord"), directed and delivered to [Tenant Name(s)], occupying the premises located at [Street Address, Unit Number, City, State, ZIP] ("Premises") ("Tenant").

1.3 Jurisdictional Background: The Premises are located within [County Name] County, State of Oregon. This Notice is governed by, structured under, and strictly compliant with the applicable provisions of the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORLTA), codified in ORS Chapter 90, and Forcible Entry and Wrongful Detainer (FED) statutes, codified in ORS Chapter 105.

1.4 Recitals: A. Landlord and Tenant entered into a [Written/Oral] residential rental agreement on or about [Lease Execution Date] ("Rental Agreement") for the occupancy of the Premises. B. Tenant is in material non-compliance with the terms of the Rental Agreement, house rules, or statutory obligations imposed by Oregon law, necessitating the issuance of this formal notice.

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2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Notice, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below:

2.1 "Business Day": Any calendar day, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays recognized by the State of Oregon or the federal government.

2.2 "Cure Period": The precise timeframe established by Oregon law and this Notice within which Tenant must rectify, remedy, or cure a specified default to prevent the termination of the Rental Agreement and subsequent legal action.

2.3 "Default": Any breach, violation, non-payment, or failure of performance by Tenant regarding any covenant, term, condition, or statutory duty arising under the Rental Agreement or ORS Chapter 90.

2.4 "Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) Action": The formal judicial eviction proceeding authorized under ORS Chapter 105, initiated by Landlord in the appropriate Oregon Circuit Court to recover possession of the Premises, unpaid monetary damages, and attorney fees.

2.5 "Landlord": The owner, lessor, or sublessor of the Premises, or the designated property management agent acting with express legal authority pursuant to ORS 90.100(20).

2.6 "Notice Period": The statutory duration that must elapse following proper service of this Notice before Landlord may file an FED action in a court of competent jurisdiction.

2.7 "Premises": The specific residential dwelling unit, appurtenances, grounds, and designated parking spaces located at [Street Address, Unit Number, City, State, ZIP].

2.8 "Tenant": The individual(s) or entity(ies) executing the Rental Agreement as lessee(s) and lawfully or unlawfully in possession of the Premises.

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3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS & OBLIGATIONS

3.1 Statement of Grounds for Termination: Tenant has breached the Rental Agreement and/or statutory duties under ORS Chapter 90 by committing the following specific acts or omissions: [Provide a detailed, factual statement of the non-compliance, lease violation, or non-payment, including specific dates, amounts due, or lease clauses violated, e.g., Failure to pay rent for the month(s) of [Month/Year] in the amount of $[Dollar Amount].]

3.2 Demand for Cure or Surrender: Landlord hereby demands that Tenant either: A. Fully cure the default described in Section 3.1 within the designated Cure Period outlined in Section 4; or B. Vacate and surrender peaceful, complete, and unencumbered possession of the Premises to Landlord on or before [Termination Date and Time].

3.3 Financial Obligations and Calculations: If this Notice is predicated upon the non-payment of rent, utilities, or other lawful charges, the exact sum required to cure the default is $[Dollar Amount], itemized as follows:

• Unpaid Rent: $[Dollar Amount] for the period(s) of [Dates]
• Late Charges: $[Dollar Amount]
• Utility Charges: $[Dollar Amount]
• Other Authorized Charges: $[Dollar Amount] Payment must be tendered in certified funds, cashier's check, or via [Accepted Payment Method] delivered to Landlord at [Payment Delivery Address/Instructions].

3.4 Representations and Warranties of Landlord: Landlord represents and warrants that: (a) Landlord holds the legal right to possess and lease the Premises; (b) this Notice is issued in strict compliance with all local, state, and federal anti-discrimination laws, including the Fair Housing Act and Oregon landlord-tenant protections; and (c) no retaliatory motive under ORS 90.865 or discriminatory intent has influenced the issuance of this Notice.

3.5 Continuing Obligations of Tenant: Receipt of this Notice does not relieve Tenant of ongoing obligations under the Rental Agreement, including the duty to pay rent accruing during the Notice Period, maintain utilities, and comply with all rules regarding property preservation.

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4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

4.1 Classification of Default: The default detailed in Section 3 is classified pursuant to Oregon law as:

• Nonpayment of Rent (ORS 90.394)
• Cause: Material Noncompliance with Rental Agreement / Violation of Statutory Duties (ORS 90.392)
• Outrageous/Dangerous Conduct / Substantial Breach (ORS 90.396 / ORS 90.398)
• Other: [Specify Statutory Basis]

4.2 Notice Cure Periods and Deadlines: Consistent with Oregon statutory mandates: A. For non-payment of rent, Tenant is provided a cure period of 10 business days (or 13 calendar days if notice is served by mail pursuant to ORS 90.155) from the date of service to tender full payment of all past-due amounts. B. For cause-based violations, Tenant is provided a cure period of 30 calendar days from the date of service to remedy the non-compliance (with a right to cure within 14 days for a substantially similar violation occurring within 6 months, if applicable under ORS 90.392).

4.3 Legal Recourse and Judicial Remedies: If Tenant fails to fully cure the default within the applicable statutory Cure Period, or fails to vacate and surrender the Premises by [Termination Date], Landlord reserves the absolute right to immediately: A. File a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) action in the Circuit Court of [County Name] County, Oregon. B. Seek a judicial Writ of Restitution to forcefully remove Tenant and Tenant's personal property via the County Sheriff. C. Pursue a judgment for all unpaid rent, holdover damages, court costs, filing fees, service costs, and reasonable attorney fees as authorized by ORS 90.255 and the Rental Agreement.

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5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

5.1 Severability: If any provision of this Notice is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction under Oregon law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be construed or modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

5.2 Entire Agreement: This Notice, together with the underlying Rental Agreement, constitutes the entire understanding between Landlord and Tenant regarding the subject matter herein. No oral statements, representations, or informal agreements made by Landlord or Landlord's agents shall alter, waive, or modify the terms of this Notice unless executed in writing by Landlord.

5.3 Force Majeure: Neither party shall be held in default for failure to perform their obligations under this Notice if such failure is directly caused by acts of God, catastrophic natural disasters, war, declared public health emergencies, or severe governmental restrictions that render performance objectively impossible, excluding financial inability.

5.4 Governing Law and Venue: This Notice, the legal relationship between the parties, and any subsequent FED action or judicial proceeding arising herefrom shall be exclusively governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, specifically ORS Chapter 90 and ORS Chapter 105. Proper venue for any legal action shall lie exclusively in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for [County Name] County.

5.5 Dispute Resolution: Any legal dispute arising from or related to this Notice shall be resolved through judicial proceedings in the Oregon Circuit Court having jurisdiction over the Premises. The prevailing party in any such litigation shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs, expenses, and attorney fees incurred.

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6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord (or Landlord's authorized legal representative/property manager) has executed this Notice as of the Effective Date written below.

LANDLORD / AGENT:

Entity Name (if applicable): [Landlord Entity Name]
By (Signatory Name): [Authorized Representative Name]
Title: [Title, e.g., Managing Member / Attorney / Property Manager]
Signature: ___________________________________
Date: [Month, Day, Year]

Contact Address: [Landlord Contact Address]
Telephone: [Landlord Telephone Number]
Email: [Landlord Email Address]

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (MANDATORY OREGON SERVICE VERIFICATION):

I hereby certify that on [Date of Service], a true and correct copy of this Eviction Notice Form Oregon was served upon the Tenant(s) named herein by the following designated method in strict compliance with ORS 90.155:

• Personal delivery to the Tenant at the Premises.
• Leaving a copy at the dwelling unit with a person over the age of 14 residing therein.
• First-class mail AND attachment of a copy to a secure place upon the main entrance of the Premises.
• Certified mail, return receipt requested, sent to the Tenant's last known address (if permitted by lease/statute).

Signature of Server: ___________________________________
Printed Name of Server: [Name of Process Server / Landlord]
Date of Service: [Month, Day, Year]