If a landlord brings an action for possession under ORS § 90.403 and the person in possession contends that the tenant has not vacated the premises, the burden of proof is on the defendant as to that issue. [1983 c.303 § 3; 1993 c.369 § 34; 2003 c.378 § 21; 2005 c.22 § 81; 2005 c.391 § 30]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 105.139

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100