Eviction Defense

Oregon law requires landlords to comply with the legal requirements for termination/eviction notices. This page includes information about free tenant eviction defense for Oregonians who meet low and/or moderate-income qualifications.

  • Oregon Law Center

    Oregon Law Center’s Eviction Defense Project offers free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction court cases.

    Service Area:
    All of Oregon

    Eligibility:
    You are likely eligible if you receive a form of public benefits like TANF, SNAP, or OHP.

    Available Services:
    Review Court Filings
    1:1 Consultation
    Representation in Court*

    Contact:
    Call: 888-585-9638
    Email: evictiondefense@oregonlawcenter.org

    * Representation in court depends on the availability of attorneys and may be subject to qualification.

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  • Community Law Division

    Metro Public Defender’s Community Law Division offers free eviction defense services to those who qualify.

    Service Area:
    Multnomah County

    Eligibility:
    You are likely eligible if you qualify for rental payment help from Multnomah County

    Available Services:
    Review Court Filings or Eviction Notice
    Pre-court Negotiation
    Representation in Court*
    Eviction Record Expungements
    Eviction Debt Negotiation

    Contact:
    Call 211 and ask for rental assistance and legal referral. Or, if you have a social services caseworker, ask for a referral to Community Law

    * Representation in court depends on the availability of attorneys and may be subject to qualification.

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  • The Commons Law Center

    The Commons Law Center offers free tenant eviction defense services to low/moderate-income Oregonians.

    Service Area:
    Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington County

    Eligibility:
    Over 50% of Oregonians qualify for services, including most people who receive any form of public benefit.

    Available Services:
    Review Court Filings or Eviction Notice
    1:1 Consultation
    Representation in Court*

    Contact:
    Call or text: 503-850-0811
    Legal assistance request form

    * Representation in court depends on the availability of attorneys and may be subject to qualification.

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