Are you a Portland landlord asking, “How long does the eviction process take in Portland, Oregon?” The answer depends on several factors, but you can plan for a general timeline.

**Notice period:** Before you can file an eviction, Oregon law requires you to serve the tenant with the appropriate notice. For nonpayment, you may need to give a 13‑day notice when rent is 5 days late or a 10‑day notice when rent is 8 days late【4144009764531†L209-L214】. For lease violations, you must give a 14‑day notice to cure and a 30‑day notice to vacate if the issue isn’t resolved【4144009764531†L229-L233】. In serious cases (illegal activity or dangerous behavior), landlords can issue a 24‑hour unconditional notice【4144009764531†L234-L255】. These notice periods are the first phase of the eviction timeline.

**Filing and court:** If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, you can file a residential eviction complaint. The process involves the court serving the tenant with a summons, the tenant’s right to answer, a court hearing, judgment and, if necessary, physical removal by the sheriff【4144009764531†L150-L159】. In Portland, this court phase typically adds another 2–3 weeks, depending on docket schedules and whether the tenant contests the eviction.

**Final removal:** After judgment, the tenant generally has 48 hours to move out before the sheriff completes the lock‑out【4144009764531†L262-L268】.

Because Portland and Multnomah County often require extra documentation, any mistake can restart the timeline. That’s why working with a professional eviction support service is crucial.

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