Oregon 30-Hour Real Estate Law Practice Test

After a court ruling, what is the next step for a property manager to enforce an eviction?

1. Drafting a new lease agreement

2. Issuing a rental increase

3. Requesting a notice of restitution

4. Agreeing to tenant terms

The correct answer is: Requesting a notice of restitution

When a court ruling has been made in favor of the property manager regarding an eviction, the next appropriate step to enforce that ruling is to request a notice of restitution. This notice is a legal document that allows law enforcement to carry out the eviction process. Essentially, it authorizes the sheriff or constable to remove the tenant from the property if they do not vacate voluntarily following the court's decision. In this context, the other choices represent actions that are not directly related to enforcing an eviction. Drafting a new lease agreement would be premature and not relevant at this stage, especially since the intent is to remove the tenant, not to renew an agreement with them. Issuing a rental increase is similarly unrelated to the eviction process; it does not pertain to enforcing a court decision regarding eviction. Lastly, agreeing to tenant terms would imply negotiating or compromising with a tenant who is supposed to be evicted, which contradicts the objective of enforcing the court's ruling. Thus, requesting a notice of restitution is the decisive and correct step following a court ruling for eviction, ensuring the legal process proceeds efficiently.