The Commons Law Center

Huge thank you to FOX 12 Oregon for featuring our Tenant Eviction Defense clinic! The disparity in representation between tenants and landlords is stark. Our clinic stands as a line of defense for tenants at risk of losing their housing.

With investment from Multnomah County, Oregon we can fully staff both courthouses and ensure that everyone has the right to the advocacy and support they need to stay housed.

Check out the story at:
https://www.kptv.com/2026/05/07/free-legal-clinic-helps-tenants-avoid-eviction-multnomah-county/

Your local representatives want to hear from you!

There are many ways you can let your councilors and commissioners know what you'd like to see in the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. Here are a few:
- Attend the budget meetings and listening sessions in your district
- Testify in-person at the upcoming Multnomah County budget hearings (see 2nd slide for details)
- Submit written testimony to the city and county
- Add your name to letters written by the Nonprofit Association of Oregon and Narwhal Law & Business Strategy to encourage our government to improve their partnerships with local nonprofits & streamline grant administration.

Now is the time to let your voice be heard!

https://multco.us/info/learn-more-about-multnomah-county-budget-process-and-how-participate -3

https://www.narwhallawandbusinessstrategy.com/letter-urgent-nonprofit-support

https://nonprofitoregon.org/campaigns/strengthen-oregons-nonprofit-government-partnership/