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Eviction

Is a Portland landlord notice the same as being evicted?

No. A written notice is a step. An FED filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court is a case. If the paper names the court, call legal aid the same day. Rental Services can explain local notice rules; it cannot appear for you.

You do not have to solve the whole case tonight. Take the next right step.

Key takeaways

  • A landlord notice is usually a step, not an eviction.
  • Court papers name a court, a case number, or an appearance date.
  • Deadlines live in your state chapter. This desk does not invent them.

Do this today

  1. Keep the original. Photograph every page, including envelopes and posting.
  2. Write the date, time, and how it arrived.
  3. If a court is named, call legal aid the same day.

What this page is not

  • Not a deadline calculator.
  • Not legal advice, and not a law firm.
  • Not a substitute for the official chapter or legal aid.

Confirm it locally

Caps, clocks, and entry hours live in your state chapter. Search below, or take the paper to legal aid if a court is named.

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    Last reviewed 8 September 2026. Legal information, not legal advice. Not a law firm. hello@renterprotection.org