Answer To Residential Eviction

ANSWER TO A RESIDENTIAL EVICTION. This form is used by a tenant (or occupant) in the Circuit Court of Oregon to formally respond to an eviction notice from their landlord (or landlord’s agent). The tenant can specify various defenses against the eviction, such as: • The landlord did not make necessary repairs. • The tenant corrected the claimed damage or violation. • The eviction is retaliatory due to the tenant's complaints. • The eviction is discriminatory based on the tenant's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, bias crime, or stalking. • The tenant has already paid the demanded amount. • The landlord prevented the tenant from paying rent. • The landlord did not participate in a rental assistance program. • The eviction notice contains errors. • Other defenses as specified by the tenant. The tenant requests the court to deny the landlord's possession of the premises and seeks reimbursement for costs, fees, and potentially lawyer fees. The form includes a certification of truthfulness and a certificate of mailing to ensure the landlord receives a copy. www.FormsWorkflow.com