Portland, OR asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon

Q: My roommate does not want to attend our first eviction court date. Can I go alone?

The papersates her name and all other occupants Not the names of the two other lease holders

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Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Portland, OR
  • Licensed in Oregon

A: Not only can you go on your own, you should to see what, if anything, you can work out with the landlord. Plus, if you don't go, a default Judgment is likely to be entered against you and you will have an eviction on your rental record, making it difficult to rent elsewhere in the future as well as likely more expensive.

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