IN THE ___________________ COURT FOR

THE COUNTY OF __________________

 
(Landlord),       )
                         )
Plaintiff(s),       )
                         )
      vs.              )           No._______
                         )
(Tenant),          )
                         )
Defendant(s).  )
 

ANSWER

      I (we) deny that the plaintiff(s) is (are) entitled to possession because:

__ The landlord did not make repairs.
      List any repair problems:

      ________________________

      ________________________

      ________________________

__ The landlord is attempting to evict me (us) because of my (our) complaints (or the eviction is otherwise retaliatory).

__ The landlord is attempting to evict me because of my status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.

__ The eviction notice is wrong.

List any other defenses:

      ________________________

      ________________________

      ________________________

      I (we) may be entitled as the prevailing party to recover attorney fees from plaintiff(s) if I (we) obtain legal services to defend this action pursuant to ORS 90.255.

      I (we) ask that the plaintiff(s) not be awarded possession of the premises and that I (we) be awarded my (our) costs and disbursements and attorney fees, if applicable, or a prevailing party fee.

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Signature of defendant(s)

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Date