Q: Im a landlord and my tenant has gotten an animal neglect charge from the city, is it on me at that point to evict her?
If I don’t evict will I be at risk of getting in trouble with the state for the animals neglected in my home?
A: Any attorney would need to know more to fully answer your question. For instance, does the tenant claim the animals a service animals? Can the tenants be given a no-cause eviction under the new laws limiting no-cause evictions? Do the tenants have any potential counterclaims? Can you prove a for-cause reason under ORS 90? I could probably come up with at least 10 more questions. You need a full analysis with an understanding of the full circumstances and then there needs to be a strategy once the applicable laws are analyzed in relation to your situation. Thus, in my legal opinion it would be malpractice to answer your question without more context.
Katherine Goodman agrees with this answer
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