Q: 6 month notice, tenants won't leave, but have paid subsequent rent. Do I need to give them additional notice or evict?
I gave my tenants a six month notice that was up in April of this year. They stated they needed more time and have paid subsequent rent, however we have not been able to come up with a rental agreement that satisfies both parties. Do I need to give them an addition notice, of 60 days, as they have lived there for three years or can I just start the eviction process?
A: Since you accepted rent after the designated termination date, you likely have to start over from scratch, especially if it is a no cause termination. Assuming you are talking about a residential tenancy outside of Portland but inside Oregon, and the tenants have been a year or longer, you have to give at least 60 days prior written notice, containing the mandated information and lawfully served. If they still are not out then, you need to simply file an eviction lawsuit without accepting any rent for time past the deadline in the notice.
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