A notice to pay rent or quit—also known as an eviction notice or notice to vacate due to late rent—is a written letter demanding a tenant who is late paying rent (1) pay the rent by a certain date or (2) quit (leave or vacate) the premises.
In Oregon, a notice to pay rent or quit is a formal document that a landlord can serve to a tenant who is late on their rent. This notice informs the tenant that they must either pay the overdue rent by a specified deadline or vacate the rental property. The specific time frame and process for this notice are governed by Oregon state law. As of the knowledge cutoff in 2023, for a week-to-week tenancy, the landlord must provide a 72-hour notice after the rent is 7 days late. For all other tenancies, the landlord must provide a 72-hour notice after the rent is 8 days late or a 144-hour notice after the rent is 5 days late. If the tenant fails to pay the rent within the given time frame or vacate the property, the landlord may then proceed with filing an eviction lawsuit, also known as a forcible entry and detainer action, in court. It's important for both landlords and tenants to understand their rights and obligations under Oregon law, and they may wish to consult with an attorney for legal advice specific to their situation.