Oregon Notice to Vacate

This is a complete, ready-to-use Oregon Notice to Vacate for residential tenancies governed by the Oregon Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ORS Chapter 90). It supports multiple notice types required under Oregon law:

• Nonpayment of rent (ORS 90.394)
• For-cause termination for lease violations (ORS 90.392)
• No-cause termination of month-to-month tenancy (ORS 90.427)
• Tenant-initiated termination notices where applicable

The notice must state the grounds (if any), the termination date, and comply with delivery rules in ORS 90.155. Retaliatory notices are prohibited under ORS 90.385.

All user-supplied information appears as `[[Token Name]]` placeholders. Fixed statutory language and requirements are written in full.

1. Selection of correct notice type and period

Choose and complete only the applicable section. Using the incorrect notice type or period may invalidate the notice.

Notice Type Selected: [[72-Hour / 10-Day / 13-Day Nonpayment under ORS 90.394 / 30-Day Cure-or-Quit under ORS 90.392 / 30-Day No-Cause (tenancy <1 year) under ORS 90.427 / 90-Day No-Cause (tenancy ≥1 year) under ORS 90.427 / Other: [[Describe]] ]]

Governing Statute: [[ORS 90.394 / ORS 90.392 / ORS 90.427]]

Minimum Notice Period Applied: [[72 hours / 10 days / 13 days / 30 days / 90 days]]

Tenancy Duration at Notice: [[Less than 1 year / 1 year or more, started approximately [[Tenancy Start Date]]]]

Termination / Vacate Date Specified: [[Termination Date, must be end of rental period where required]]

> Deadline computation note (ORS 90.160): Notice periods are calculated per statute. Do not count the day of service. For mail service, additional time may apply. Confirm exact calendar calculation.

2. Grounds for termination (for-cause notices)

For notices under ORS 90.392 or 90.394, state the specific facts constituting the breach or nonpayment.

Reason for Notice (check and detail one):

• Nonpayment of rent: Rent in the amount of [[Past Due Rent Amount]] is due for the period(s) [[Month(s)/Period(s) Past Due]]. Total amount claimed: [[Total Amount Claimed]].
• Material lease violation: [[Describe specific violation(s), e.g. "Unauthorized pet", "Noise disturbance on [dates]", "Damage to property", "Unauthorized occupants"]]. This violation is [[remediable / not remediable]].
• Repeat violation within 6 months: Prior notice for same or similar violation was given on [[Prior Notice Date]].
• Other for-cause: [[Describe with specific facts]].

Cure Period (if applicable): Tenant may cure the violation by [[specific action, e.g. "paying all rent due" / "removing the unauthorized pet" / "ceasing the conduct"]] on or before the expiration of the notice period.

3. No-cause termination details (ORS 90.427)

For no-cause terminations of month-to-month tenancies:

• 30 days' notice if tenant has occupied for less than one year.
• 90 days' notice if tenant has occupied for one year or more.

The notice must specify the termination date that coincides with the end of a rental period.

No-Cause Basis: [[Landlord electing to terminate month-to-month tenancy without stating tenant fault]]

Notice Period Used: [[30 days / 90 days]]

Qualifying Reason (if after year 1 and required): [[If applicable: "Intent to sell / major renovation / owner or family move-in / other qualifying per ORS 90.427" or "N/A, first year tenancy"]]

4. Party names, property address, and tenancy details

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

FROM (Landlord / Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord or Company Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], OR [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]]
Email: [[Landlord Email]]

TO (Tenant(s) and All Occupants):
[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

Premises:
[[Full Rental Property Street Address]]
[[City]], OR [[ZIP Code]]

Rental Period / Tenancy Type: [[Month-to-Month / Week-to-Week / Fixed Term ending [[Lease End Date]] ]]

Approximate Tenancy Start Date: [[Tenancy Commencement Date]]

Current Rent (if relevant to nonpayment): [[Monthly Rent Amount]]

5. Method of service and proof, ORS 90.155

Oregon requires notices to be delivered by:

• Personal delivery to the tenant.
• First-class mail addressed to the tenant at the premises or last known address.
• Attaching a copy in a conspicuous place on the premises and mailing a copy by first-class mail.

For nonpayment notices under ORS 90.394, specific timing and payment rules apply to timeliness of cure.

Service Method for This Notice:

• [[Personal delivery on [[Service Date]] to [[Person Served]] ]]
• [[First class mail on [[Mail Date]] ]]
• [[Posting on [[Posting Date]] at [[e.g. front door]] and first-class mail on same date]]

Server Information:
Name of server: [[Server Full Name]]
Signature of server: _______________________________ Date: [[Service Date]]

Proof of Service: Attach or retain certified mail receipt, affidavit of service, photograph of posting with date/time, or signed acknowledgment as applicable.

6. Tenant rights and cure / dispute information

The tenant has the following rights:

• Right to cure certain violations within the notice period (pay rent or remedy breach where permitted).
• Right to contest the notice in court.
• Protection from retaliatory eviction (ORS 90.385).
• Right to request relocation assistance in certain jurisdictions or for certain no-fault terminations.

If Tenant Cures (nonpayment or remediable violation):
Landlord will withdraw the notice upon full cure. Payment or cure must be received within the notice period.

If Tenant Does Not Cure or Vacate: Landlord may file for possession in court. Court process is required to obtain an eviction judgment.

Tenant Resources:
Oregon Law Help (oregonlawhelp.org)
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Local tenant unions or housing authority

7. Special local rules, Portland and other jurisdictions

Certain cities and counties (e.g. Portland/Multnomah County) impose additional just-cause requirements, relocation assistance obligations, or restrictions on no-cause notices.

Property Location Subject to Local Just-Cause / Relocation Rules? [[Yes, Portland / Multnomah County / Other: [[Specify]] / No / Unknown, verify before serving]]

Additional Requirements if Applicable: [[Relocation assistance payment of [[Amount]] due by [[Date]] / Additional disclosures / "N/A"]]

Landlord must comply with all local ordinances in addition to state law.

8. Sample notice text

OREGON NOTICE TO VACATE

[[Date of Notice]]

[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[Property Full Street Address]]
[[City]], OR [[ZIP Code]]

AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

RE: Termination of Tenancy at [[Property Full Address]]

Dear [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]:

This notice is to inform you that your tenancy at the above premises is terminated effective [[Termination Date]] for the following reason(s):

[[Insert detailed grounds from Section 2 or "No cause, notice given pursuant to ORS 90.427 for month-to-month tenancy"]]

You must vacate and return possession of the Premises, all keys, and access devices on or before the termination date.

If this is a nonpayment or curable violation notice, you may avoid termination by curing the default as follows before the notice expires: [[pay the sum of [[Total Amount]] to [[Payment Method / Address]] / complete the cure action]].

If you fail to vacate, the landlord may commence legal proceedings to recover possession. This may result in a judgment against you for possession, unpaid rent, damages, and costs.

All notices were or will be served in compliance with ORS 90.155.

Sincerely,

[[Landlord Full Name or Company]]
[[Landlord Phone]] | [[Landlord Email]]

9. Landlord certification

I certify under penalty that I am the landlord or authorized agent, the facts stated herein are true to the best of my knowledge, the notice period and grounds are correct under ORS Chapter 90, and the notice is not retaliatory.

Landlord / Authorized Agent Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Date of Notice]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
Title: [[Owner / Property Manager]]

10. Attachments and record retention

Recommended attachments (as applicable):

• Copy of lease or rental agreement
• Rent ledger / payment history
• Prior written warnings or notices
• Photos or evidence of violation
• Proof of service documentation

Retain all records for [[3 / 4]] years or longer if litigation is anticipated.

11. Statutory references (Oregon, as of June 2026)

*Template, not professional legal advice. This form is for use in Oregon residential tenancies under ORS Chapter 90. Notice periods, service methods, cure rights, and local overlays (Portland and other jurisdictions) are based on statutes current as of June 2026. Always verify current law, calculate deadlines precisely, and retain proof of service. Court filing is required to obtain possession. Landlords and tenants should consult qualified Oregon counsel or court self-help resources. This does not replace official court forms.*