90 Days
For month-to-month tenancies that have lasted over a year, the landlord must give 90 days’ notice and can only terminate for the following reasons[1]:
- Repairs, renovations, or demolition of the unit.
- The landlord sold the unit to someone who intends to live in it.
- The landlord or their immediate family intends to occupy the unit.
In Portland and Milwaukie, 90 days’ notice is required before terminating all month-to-month tenancies.[2]
“No Cause” Termination after One Year
Landlords terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause after the first year if the tenant occupies a unit located on the same property (which has no more than two units) as the landlord’s residence, and[3]:
- 60 days’ notice is given without cause.
- 30 days’ notice is given if the tenant’s unit is sold separately to a purchaser who intends to move in.
Month-to-Month Tenancy Termination
A tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy at any time by giving the landlord at least 30 days’ notice.[4]
Landlords may only terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause during the first year and must give the tenant at least 30 days’ notice.[5]
After the first year, landlords can only terminate a tenancy with a valid cause, such as non-payment of rent, non-compliance, or if a tenant threatens others’ safety.[6]
Sample
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OREGON NOTICE TO TERMINATE MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
To: [TENANT]
Rental (Premises) Street Address: [STREET ADDRESS] City: [CITY] State: Oregon
You are notified that the rental agreement signed on [MM/DD/YYYY] for the leased premises listed above is hereby terminated in [#] days, effective [MM/DD/YYYY].
On the day the Tenant(s) move(s) out of the premises, both the Landlord and Tenant(s) should walk through the rental to perform a move-out inspection.
The Tenant(s) agrees to arrange for all utilities to be turned OFF upon vacating the premises. If the Landlord would like to transfer the accounts to their name, they should inform the Tenant(s) as soon as possible.
Landlord / Agent Signature: _____________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________