Can a tenant be evicted for not paying rent if they have made partial payments?

The assertion that a tenant can be evicted for not paying rent, even if they have made partial payments, is founded on the principle that rental agreements typically require full payment of rent as stipulated in the lease contract. When a tenant fails to pay the full amount due, the landlord has the legal right to initiate eviction proceedings.

In many jurisdictions, including Oregon, partial payments do not absolve a tenant from the obligation to pay the remainder of the rent. While it's common practice for landlords to accept partial payments, this does not negate the tenant's responsibility to pay the full rent amount. Thus, when the full rent is unpaid, the landlord can serve an eviction notice based on the unpaid balance.

Different jurisdictions may have nuances, such as specific notice requirements or educational programs for tenants, but the primary legal standpoint holds that the lack of complete payment is grounds for eviction. Therefore, a tenant who consistently fails to meet their rental payment obligations, even with partial payments, may still face eviction for the non-payment of rent.