[OR] [OR] What should I do if my mediation eviction order was blank and I want to extend it?
None of those portions of the agreement were filled out by the mediator. The copy of the agreement I received is blank. Is my best course of action to request the original filed copy from the court clerk? Shouldn’t those sections contain some information? I didn’t realize they were blank when I signed.
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You should definitely get the official copy of the filed agreement from the court clerk.
If sections are blank, the court may treat the agreement as incomplete, which can affect enforcement.
Here’s what to do:
1. Retrieve the Official Filed Copy
Go to the courthouse and request a certified copy of your mediated stipulated agreement. Review what was officially entered into the court record — sometimes mediators or court staff add details before filing.
2. File a Motion to Extend or Modify
If the agreement doesn’t specify your right to stay or extend, file a Motion to Extend Move-Out Date (or “Motion to Modify Stipulated Agreement”).
In your motion, explain:
- You have paid all amounts owed,
- You continue to offer rent and late fees,
- You’re actively searching for housing, and
- Eviction would cause undue hardship.
Attach proof of payment and communication with the landlord or management.
3. File Promptly
Don’t wait until after the move-out date. Filing before the deadline preserves your right to a hearing. The court may schedule a short hearing where you can explain your situation.
4. Clarify Future Payments
If the landlord refuses rent payments, note that in your motion — Oregon law (ORS 90.412) allows tenants to show good faith attempts to pay rent as part of equitable relief.
If granted, the court can modify or delay enforcement of the move-out date, or allow a short extension for relocation.
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I live in Oregon and have a mediated Residential Eviction agreement. The move-out date is pending, but I want to schedule a hearing to extend it because I can’t secure housing right now.
At mediation, I paid the owner all funds owed, and I’m willing to pay this month’s rent plus any late fees to get more time to find another residence.
Lexi, Chatbot
Has anything been filed or reported?
A stipulated agreement after mediation.
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the landlord-tenant lawyer should know before I connect you?
Yes.
Michael M. Esq.
Hello! My name is Michael, and I’m an attorney ready to help. Can you clarify whether your stipulated agreement included any language about what happens if you need more time to move out — or whether the court retained jurisdiction to modify the move-out date?
Here’s what the mediation order says:
“Payment of past due rent and other past due amounts pursuant to a schedule provided in the order for a period of not more than six months following entry of the order.
Payment of rent due for future rental periods that follow entry of the order pursuant to a schedule provided in the order for not more than the first three monthly rental periods following entry of the order.”
To be clear — I paid the entire amount the Plaintiff alleged was owed at the time of mediation.
I’m also ready to pay any current rent and late fees until I can move out.
When payment was made in May, I was told future payments would be declined — I assume so they could continue eviction proceedings.
I was prepared to continue month-to-month until securing new housing.
My question is:
Will I be afforded another hearing after the mediated period expires?
I just want the ability to go month-to-month.
Do I need to file something separately to make sure I’m not evicted without a chance to be heard?
Michael M. Esq.
Can you share exactly what the written mediated agreement says about your right to stay beyond the original move-out date? Does it mention month-to-month tenancy or allow you to request more time from the court?
None of those portions of the agreement were filled out by the mediator. The copy of the agreement I received is blank.
Is my best course of action to request the original filed copy from the court clerk?
Shouldn’t those sections contain some information?
I didn’t realize they were blank when I signed.
Michael M. Esq.
You should definitely get the official copy of the filed agreement from the court clerk.
If sections are blank, the court may treat the agreement as incomplete, which can affect enforcement.
Here’s what to do:
1. Retrieve the Official Filed Copy
Go to the courthouse and request a certified copy of your mediated stipulated agreement. Review what was officially entered into the court record — sometimes mediators or court staff add details before filing.
2. File a Motion to Extend or Modify
If the agreement doesn’t specify your right to stay or extend, file a Motion to Extend Move-Out Date (or “Motion to Modify Stipulated Agreement”).
In your motion, explain:
- You have paid all amounts owed,
- You continue to offer rent and late fees,
- You’re actively searching for housing, and
- Eviction would cause undue hardship.
Attach proof of payment and communication with the landlord or management.
3. File Promptly
Don’t wait until after the move-out date. Filing before the deadline preserves your right to a hearing. The court may schedule a short hearing where you can explain your situation.
4. Clarify Future Payments
If the landlord refuses rent payments, note that in your motion — Oregon law (ORS 90.412) allows tenants to show good faith attempts to pay rent as part of equitable relief.
If granted, the court can modify or delay enforcement of the move-out date, or allow a short extension for relocation.
Understood. I’ll go to the courthouse first thing tomorrow.
Michael M. Esq.
Excellent plan. Request the file copy first — that’s your foundation. Then, prepare your motion so the court can review it right away.
Michael M. Esq.
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