Family Being Evicted Shines Light on Need for Legal Protection

The story of an Oregon City family being evicted from their home highlights how Oregon does not provide a protection found in other places.

KOIN tells the story of a mom and her twin four-year-olds who were told they would have to move from the home they have rented for the past three years when the homeowner sold the house without having given them the chance to buy it.

The station reports that the mom would have tried to buy the house.

According to KOIN, many places have a law called a "Tenants Right of First Refusal," which gives tenants the right to try and buy the homes they rent.