ORS § 105 § 105.126
Form of complaint if ORS chapter 90 does not apply.
Operative Text
For a complaint described in ORS 105.123, if ORS chapter 90 does not apply to the premises: (1) The complaint must be in substantially the following form and be available from the clerk of the court: ______________________________________________________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF _________ EVICTION COMPLAINT (Not covered by ORS chapter 90) No. _____ (Landlord), Plaintiff(s) vs. (Tenant), Defendant(s) 1. Defendant is in possession of the following premises: __________________ __________________ (city) 2. Defendant entered upon the premises with force or is unlawfully holding the premises with force. 3. Plaintiff is entitled to possession of the premises, because: _____ 24-hour notice for squatter. ORS 91.140. _____ 30-day notice (month-to-month tenancy) _____ 30-day notice (cause) _____ Notice to bona fide tenants after foreclosure sale or termination of fixed term tenancy after foreclosure sale. ORS 86.782 (6)(c). _____ Other notice (explain) ________ _____ No notice (explain) _________ A COPY OF ANY NOTICE RELIED UPON IS ATTACHED Wherefore, plaintiff prays for possession of the premises, costs and disbursements and attorney fees, if applicable. __________________ Plaintiff ______________________________________________________________________________ (2) A copy of the notice relied upon, if any, must be attached to the complaint.
ORS § 105.126 establishes the required form for an eviction complaint filed in Oregon circuit court when the premises are not covered by ORS chapter 90 (the state's residential landlord-tenant act). The complaint must follow a substantially standardized template—available from the court clerk—that identifies the parties, describes the premises, states the basis for the plaintiff's claim to possession, and attaches any notice that was served. The provision covers a range of grounds for eviction, from squatter situations requiring a 24-hour notice to month-to-month tenancies requiring a 30-day notice, as well as post-foreclosure scenarios and other circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 105.126, a property owner filing an eviction complaint for premises outside ORS chapter 90's coverage must use the court-approved standardized complaint form, which is obtainable from the circuit court clerk in the relevant county. Compliant filings include a clear identification of the defendant, the premises address, and the specific legal basis for seeking possession—such as a 24-hour squatter notice under ORS 91.140 or a 30-day notice for a month-to-month tenancy. Critically, any notice that the plaintiff relies upon must be physically attached to the complaint at the time of filing, as required by subsection (2) of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 105.126 governs the form an eviction complaint must take when the property is not subject to ORS chapter 90, and understanding this form can help a tenant evaluate whether a complaint filed against them meets the legal requirements. If the complaint does not substantially follow the prescribed format—or if a required notice is missing from the filing—a tenant may have grounds to raise a procedural deficiency in court. Tenants facing eviction proceedings under this provision may benefit from reviewing the complaint carefully and consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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