(1) If an unauthorized person is in possession of the premises, after at least 24 hours’ written notice specifying the cause and the date and time by which the person must vacate, a landlord may take possession as provided in ORS 105.100 to 105.168 if:

(a) The tenant has vacated the premises;

(b) The rental agreement with the tenant prohibited subleasing or allowing another person to occupy the premises without the written permission of the landlord; and

(c) The landlord has not knowingly accepted rent from the person in possession of the premises.

(2) Service of notice under this section does not create a right of tenancy for the person in possession of the premises. [2005 c.391 §12]

*Italicized words are defined in ORS 90.100.

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