My tenant is arguing, I've read the Oregon law, and I can't figure this out. If the rental agreement says rent is due on the first , is it considered late every day after the 1st? O r because Oregons law says I can't charge late fee til the 5th, is it not late until the fifth? Can I evict on habitual late rent, if it is not ever paid the 1st or must I wait until the 5 th to consider it late? Seems like there is some nuance to the law. --72.19.xx.xx

I do not know OR law but it appears from what you say it is 5 days. Here in TX if rent not paid when due. I can post a 3 day notice to pay or quit. I can’t charge late fees against unpaid rent until the second day after the day the rent is due. I have only had to post one time in 30 years. Then I locked out the renter & seized his property. there are exceptions to what I can seize. eg no tools of his/her trade but I did get a 50 gallon fish tank & a shotgun. --146.75.xxx.xxx