Portland, OR asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Oregon

Q: I have a renal agency coming after me for money and it has been 2 years and 2 months since I moved out, is this legal?

Apartment in Portland, Oregon. I read OR 12.125 and wondered if this applies to my situation.

1 Lawyer Answer
Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
Answered
  • Portland, OR
  • Licensed in Oregon

A: Short answer is maybe, because without more facts it is difficult to answer your question. It would be important what your former landlord is alleging that you owe them, if you were evicted from the property and a judgment was entered against you which creates a lien, if an accounting statement was sent to you, and additional information about what you mean that a "rental agency is coming after" you. If you have not spoken with a local landlord tenant attorney you should do so. With more information they should have a better idea if your former landlord is barred from bringing claims against you in court.

Good luck.

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