Portland, OR asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon

Q: So what's the difference between eviction and end of tentancy? How do they differ and does the landlord have a reason?

If landlords changes and the new landlord dont have you sign a new lease can they still end your tentacy?

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Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
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  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Portland, OR
  • Licensed in Oregon

A: Your obligations to a new landlord are the same as to the old landlord unless and until a new lease or rental agreement is entered into that has different terms - then it governs. Yes, a new landlord can end your tenancy, just like the old one could, under the same processes. Either you or your landlord can terminate your tenancy, utilizing the required notice and legal procedures. Once that notice period and tenancy has been terminated, if you still have not vacated and restored possession to the landlord, the landlord can go to court and file a lawsuit seeking to evict you. If he prevails, and the Judge orders you out, then you have been evicted and will have an eviction on your rental record. If you voluntarily leave before the Judge orders you out, you likely will not officially have been evicted and likely will not have an eviction on your record though you risk the possibility once you request the matter be taken to trial.

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