The eviction process and your rights:
- Before a landlord can file for eviction, they must issue a termination notice to the tenant. This notice is not an actual eviction order. Tenants have 10 days to pay rent before their landlord can take them to court.
- If the tenant does not pay within 10 days, their landlord can then file a court case for nonpayment.
- Only a judge can issue an official eviction order to force a tenant out of a rental unit.
If you have a 10-day termination notice from your landlord
- Contact 211info: 211info may be able to connect you to rapid response rent assistance, although funds are limited and are not guaranteed. They can also help connect you with legal services providers.
If you have received a notice with a court date:
- You should show up for your court date no matter what. If you do not show up to court, your landlord will automatically be granted an eviction order from the judge.
- Seek legal assistance immediately.
- The Eviction Defense Project has attorneys who may be able to give advice or represent you in court for free. The Eviction Defense Project can be reached by calling (888) 585-9638. Have your court case number and hearing date ready when you call.)
- The Community Alliance of Tenants is a tenants rights organization focused on education. Contact the Community Alliance of Tenants by phone at (503) 288-0130.
This page was updated after April 17, 2023 to reflect new protections from House Bill 2001.