Landlord Tenant Law & Foreclosure

Landlord tenant law deals solely with the rental of commercial or residential property. Common landlord tenant issues include:

The lawyers at Gunn Cain & Kinney, LLP have a thorough understanding of landlord tenant law and are experts at drafting leases and rental agreements. We make sure paperwork clearly states:

• The duration of the rental
• The monthly cost
• If pets are allowed
• Who is responsible for repairs
• The amount of notice required before a lease can be canceled
• Whether or not a lease is renewable

Other services we offer include:

• Review of documents
• Negotiations between landlords and tenants
• Eviction proceedings

Foreclosures in Oregon

Foreclosures allow a creditor or bank to repossess property from a debtor who has failed to pay their mortgage. Oregon allows two types of foreclosures:

• Foreclosure by judicial sale occurs under the supervision of a court after a lawsuit has been filed for a court order to foreclose on a property. After all parties with an interest in the property have been notified, the property is auctioned to the highest bidder. Proceeds from the sale close out the mortgage and any remaining funds are divided between other lien holders.

• Foreclosure by non-judicial sale, also known as foreclosure by power of sale, is much more common in Oregon. Non-judicial sale foreclosures do not go through a court process and are typically faster than judicial sales as they follow procedures outlined in the power of sale clause of the mortgage. The property is conveyed from the mortgage holder to the trustee through a deed of trust. The basic steps are the same as those of a judicial foreclosure.

The attorneys at Gunn Cain & Kinney, LLP assist their foreclosure clients by:

• Determining if you should file for bankruptcy to temporarily stay foreclosure
• Filing necessary paperwork
• Notifying interested parties of the impending foreclosure
• Assisting in court procedures

Contact Gunn Cain & Kinney, LLP today for a consultation regarding your landlord tenant issues or foreclosure proceedings. Conveniently located in Newberg, Oregon, our attorneys represent clients throughout Yamhill, Marion, Washington, Polk, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties.