Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Oregon

Hello, I would like to know my rights as a tenant. I have lived at same house in multnomah county for over 5 years. I have no written contract but when I moved in I paid first and last months rent of which I still have those receipts. I found a new place to live and am unable to give 30 notice and pay rent at this home any longer. My landlord said he was going to give me 72 hour eviction notice. Can he legally do this and if so how much time would this actually give me to move?


Asked on 4/08/15, 9:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Mauger The Law Office of Robert L. Mauger

If you can't pay your rent, your landlord can evict you. Not being able to afford your rent is not a defense to a 72-hour notice, nor is the fact that you plan to move out.

While an eviction can take 3 to 4 weeks, you'd probably rather not have that on your rental record. You should probably work out a settlement plan with your landlord, and if you haven't already provided a 30-days notice, you need to do that now.

If you can't get this settled, you need to move out before the 72-hour notice expires. If an eviction is filed, you need to consult with an attorney and attend any court appearances. You should do this even if you've already moved out or you think you have an agreement with your landlord.

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Answered on 4/08/15, 9:48 am


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