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Landlord Default Judgment Challenge
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Landlords challenging default judgments in oregon must prove improper service. Document all service attempts and highlight landlords admission of awareness. Retaliatory actions, like eviction notices, can strengthen your case. Ensure you have proof of service and evidence of communication attempts. Consult local legal resources for specific guidance.Full Conversation
The lease requires tenants to first reach out to the property manager and gives there information to do so. I mailed it to the person that the lease states and also there was no property manager for months. The person responding to my small claims suite is not the person the lease states is the property manager and who I should address my issues to, so of course they wouldn't have gotten served by mail bc I mailed it to the person stated on the lease.
In Washington, the small claims court may set aside a default judgment if the defendant can show that they were not properly served. Here are some points to consider:
- Compliance with Lease Terms: Ensure that you followed the lease terms for serving the notice.
- Evidence of Service: Keep any receipts or proof of mailing.
- Landlord's Admission: The landlord’s admission of knowing about the claim may help your case.
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- Compliance with Lease Terms: Ensure that you followed the lease terms for serving the notice.
- Evidence of Service: Keep any receipts or proof of mailing.
- Landlord's Admission: The landlord’s admission of knowing about the claim may help your case.
Would you like to discuss any specific aspects of this process further?
If there is no property manager at my complex and I attempted to reach out over * times by email and by going to the office and calling corporate and also served them by email, posting to office door and mailing and I never got a response to anything in months how will that effect my case
It sounds like you made significant efforts to serve the notice. Here are some key points to consider:
- Due Diligence: Documenting your attempts to reach out and serve notice can demonstrate your effort to comply.
- Court’s Discretion: Courts may consider your extensive efforts and the landlord’s admission of awareness.
- Improper Management: The lack of a property manager may work in your favor.
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- Due Diligence: Documenting your attempts to reach out and serve notice can demonstrate your effort to comply.
- Court’s Discretion: Courts may consider your extensive efforts and the landlord’s admission of awareness.
- Improper Management: The lack of a property manager may work in your favor.
Would you like to connect with a local lawyer for more detailed guidance?
They also served me with an eviction four days after I filed the small claims suit, the eviction has been dismissed how will that effect my case
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The dismissal of the eviction could potentially strengthen your position. It demonstrates that the landlord's actions may be retaliatory and could be used to show a pattern of behavior. Keep records of all interactions and the dismissal notice, as these can be useful in court.
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The dismissal of the eviction could potentially strengthen your position. It demonstrates that the landlord's actions may be retaliatory and could be used to show a pattern of behavior. Keep records of all interactions and the dismissal notice, as these can be useful in court.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to proceed with the small claims court?
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It seems like you've been handling your situation diligently. Here are some additional points to consider:
- Document Everything: Keep detailed records of all interactions and attempts to serve notice.
- Retaliation Evidence: Use the eviction notice and its dismissal to show potential retaliatory behavior.
Would you like more information on the small claims court process in Washington?
It seems like you've been handling your situation diligently. Here are some additional points to consider:
- Document Everything: Keep detailed records of all interactions and attempts to serve notice.
- Retaliation Evidence: Use the eviction notice and its dismissal to show potential retaliatory behavior.
Would you like more information on the small claims court process in Washington?
I'm in oregon
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Since you are in Oregon, the small claims court process there may have some variations. Here are a few key points to consider:
- Proper Service: Oregon requires that the defendant be served either personally or by mail.
- Evidence of Service: Retain any proof of mailing or attempts to serve notice.
- Landlord's Admission: Acknowledgement of the claim can weaken their argument for improper service.
Would you like more specific information regarding small claims court in Oregon?
Since you are in Oregon, the small claims court process there may have some variations. Here are a few key points to consider:
- Proper Service: Oregon requires that the defendant be served either personally or by mail.
- Evidence of Service: Retain any proof of mailing or attempts to serve notice.
- Landlord's Admission: Acknowledgement of the claim can weaken their argument for improper service.
Would you like more specific information regarding small claims court in Oregon?
Yes
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Certainly! Here are some key points about the small claims court process in Oregon:
- Filing a Claim: File your claim in the small claims court where the property is located.
- Service of Notice: Ensure that the defendant is served properly, either in person or by mail.
- Documentation: Keep all evidence of your communication attempts and service efforts.
- Court Hearing: Be prepared to present your case, including proof of service and any evidence of retaliation.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any specific aspect of this process?
Certainly! Here are some key points about the small claims court process in Oregon:
- Filing a Claim: File your claim in the small claims court where the property is located.
- Service of Notice: Ensure that the defendant is served properly, either in person or by mail.
- Documentation: Keep all evidence of your communication attempts and service efforts.
- Court Hearing: Be prepared to present your case, including proof of service and any evidence of retaliation.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any specific aspect of this process?
What information is key to helping my case. What will the judge most likely be concerned with.
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To help your case, the judge will likely be most concerned with:
- Proper Service: Ensure you have proof that you served the notice in accordance with the lease terms and legal requirements.
- Evidence of Attempts: Document all your attempts to serve the notice and communicate with the landlord.
- Landlord's Admission: Highlight the landlord's admission of knowing about the claim.
- Retaliation: Use the eviction notice and its dismissal to show potential retaliatory behavior.
Would you like more specific information on any of these points?
To help your case, the judge will likely be most concerned with:
- Proper Service: Ensure you have proof that you served the notice in accordance with the lease terms and legal requirements.
- Evidence of Attempts: Document all your attempts to serve the notice and communicate with the landlord.
- Landlord's Admission: Highlight the landlord's admission of knowing about the claim.
- Retaliation: Use the eviction notice and its dismissal to show potential retaliatory behavior.
Would you like more specific information on any of these points?
What should I tell the judge about my landlords that will help my case
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To help your case, you should tell the judge:
- Proof of Service: Present any receipts or proof of mailing that show you served the notice according to the lease terms.
- Efforts and Documentation: Detail your extensive attempts to contact and serve the notice, including emails, calls, and visits to the office.
- Landlord's Admission: Emphasize the landlord’s acknowledgment of the small claims suit.
- Retaliation: Point out the timing of the eviction notice and its subsequent dismissal to suggest retaliatory actions.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these points?
To help your case, you should tell the judge:
- Proof of Service: Present any receipts or proof of mailing that show you served the notice according to the lease terms.
- Efforts and Documentation: Detail your extensive attempts to contact and serve the notice, including emails, calls, and visits to the office.
- Landlord's Admission: Emphasize the landlord’s acknowledgment of the small claims suit.
- Retaliation: Point out the timing of the eviction notice and its subsequent dismissal to suggest retaliatory actions.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these points?
If my landlord admits to being shown the paperwork a month before even filing anything how can they claim they weren't served
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Given their admission to knowing about the paperwork, it weakens their claim of not being served. The judge will likely consider:
- Proof of Service: Ensure you have documentation of service attempts.
- Landlord's Admission: Their acknowledgment is critical.
- Retaliation Evidence: Highlight any retaliatory actions.
Would you like more specific information on any of these points?
Given their admission to knowing about the paperwork, it weakens their claim of not being served. The judge will likely consider:
- Proof of Service: Ensure you have documentation of service attempts.
- Landlord's Admission: Their acknowledgment is critical.
- Retaliation Evidence: Highlight any retaliatory actions.
Would you like more specific information on any of these points?
Yes
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Certainly! Here are some specific points you can focus on:
- Proof of Service: Show all attempts to serve the notice, including emails, calls, and visits to the office.
- Landlord's Admission: Highlight their acknowledgment of the paperwork.
- Retaliation Evidence: Use the eviction notice and its dismissal to show possible retaliation.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these points?
Certainly! Here are some specific points you can focus on:
- Proof of Service: Show all attempts to serve the notice, including emails, calls, and visits to the office.
- Landlord's Admission: Highlight their acknowledgment of the paperwork.
- Retaliation Evidence: Use the eviction notice and its dismissal to show possible retaliation.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these points?
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