Property Management

Under ORLTA, a landlord discovers a tenant is using the rental unit for an illegal business. What action may the landlord take?

AOnly report to police — no landlord action is authorized
BIssue a 24-hour notice to cure or vacate based on criminal activity✓ Correct
CWait for a court order before taking any action
DImmediately remove the tenant's belongings

Explanation

Under ORS 90.396, a landlord may issue a 24-hour notice to vacate (without right to cure) for criminal activity on or near the premises, including drug manufacturing or sales. This accelerated notice period is appropriate where the tenant's criminal activity poses a safety threat to other tenants, the community, or the property.

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