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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Oregon on
Q: mom was visiting in PDX with her dog & openedcar door as we got home to let the dog in and he scared a runner and fell

our dog scared the runner and he tripped and fell on the sidewalk, he now wants our insurance information to cover costs.

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Feb 7, 2022

If you have not contacted your homeowner's insurance, contact your insurance company and allow them to speak with the person who was injured. This is one of the situations of why you pay for homeowner's insurance.

Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for Oregon on
Q: If I have been given a notice of restitution after an eviction, can I have the eviction expunged under current laws?

I read that I can have my eviction expunged before 3/1/22 if all monies owed has been paid. Is this still true after receiving a notice of restitution? I'm trying to find out what I can do, and hopefully find another rental sooner than 5 years after the eviction.

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Feb 4, 2022

Potentially you can have your eviction judgment removed from your record under the current landlord tenant laws. But without additional information related to the circumstances of the notice of restitution that could change. If you have not spoken with a landlord tenant attorney you should speak... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Can a landlord raise rent in September 2021 and then again in May 2022?

My landlord raised my rent in September 2021 and today I received a notice that my rent is going up again in May 2022. It seems this is 2 rent increases in less then 12 months. I have lived here for almost 5 years. Is this legal? I have a month to month and I had a notice on my door, and slipped... View More

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Feb 3, 2022

If you have a fixed term or a month to month the answer is generally no. If you have a week to week lease the answer could be yes. But without seeing the notice, knowing what type of lease you have and knowing how you were served with the notices it is hard to answer your question. I would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: My Oregon landlord is selling our rental and provided a 90 day notice to vacate which is fine, however he wants to come

To make changes but we have a small infant and a person with compromised immune system so we are concerned about Covid and want him to wait until we vacate to have electricians plumber and general repair people, is it possible to ask that he wait?

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Feb 1, 2022

Your landlord is allowed to have access to the property as long as he gives you 24 hour written notice of their intent to entry the property during reasonable hours. You can schedule a time of which you and your family are not at the property at the time of the appointment or you can request that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: I forgot to pay my rent (about $1450) I was charged a one time fee of $200 In oregon is this "reasonable"?
Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Jan 28, 2022

Generally, pursuant to ORS 90.260 your landlord is allowed to charge you a late fee as long as you have a written lease agreement that states the reasonable amount you will be charged, that you have obligation to pay a late charge on delinquent rent payments, the type and amount of the late... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Can my landlord do inspections every month during the pandemic?

They are always doing inspections that I feel don't need to be done every month it's not just me it's the whole apartment complex and they even go into people's homes when they have covid and still try to go into others homes after ... Am I able to deny them entry each inspection ?

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Jan 28, 2022

Under ORS 90.322, your landlord can access the property as long as it is reasonable and as long as they give you at least 24 hour notice in writing that they intend on entering your dwelling unit. You can deny them entry as long as you are being reasonable as well. If you are unsure if it is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: What happens if a landlord sends you a receipt for damages after 31 days has already passed? In Oregon.

Also, does moving early and prorating rent end the lease at that time?

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Jan 11, 2022

If you have a security deposit and your landlord did not give you an accounting statement within 31 days of you vacating the property and/or returning possession of the property back to your landlord, you may have a claim of wrongful withholding of your security deposit against your landlord.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Oregon on
Q: Can a person sell or donate their share of an undivided property without the consent of the other owners?

In the State of Oregon

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Jan 11, 2022

Without knowing more facts about the property, what your share of the property, and the terms of the agreement that you and the other owners entered into, it is unlikely. If you not have had a real estate attorney review the contract, agreement, you have with the other owners you should do so... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Oregon on
Q: Is an "Agreement to Occupy after Closing" void if insurance requirement is not met by seller?

We are purchasing a home in Oregon. Seller wishes to remain in possession for 7 days after closing. Both parties have signed an Oregon standard "Agreement to Occupy after Closing " addendum, which requires that the seller provide renter's insurance naming the buyer as an... View More

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Jan 7, 2022

You should contact a real estate attorney to have them review the document that was signed as there could be additional facts or language of the document which could affect the analysis of your question.

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: We are renting a house in Medford. Is our landlord required to mask before entering. We have at risk people. Thank you

Any law to point to or information that helps would be great. We are fine with them entering to inspect but we want to be safe.

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Oct 15, 2021

Yes, you can ask that your landlord wear a mask to complete the inspection of the property. Please note that your landlord has a right to access the property as long as a landlord does not abuse the right of access or use it to harass you. Please note as a tenant you cannot unreasonably withhold... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Can my roommate just kick me out?

Hello,

I moved in with a friend and signed a lease with a 90 day notice of me choosing to leave or them asking me to leave. The lease is with the landlord who never gave me a copy once I signed it. I've asked for a copy now that my roommate (the daughter of the landlord) asked me to... View More

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on May 26, 2020

No your roommate cannot just "throw" you out. Your landlord only has the authority to give you a notice to vacate the premises and terminate your tenancy. Depending on the type of lease/ tenancy you have, what city you live, and why they are giving you a written notice to terminate your... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Can a prospective landlord deny you as a tenet without giving reason?

My daughter applied for an apartment. They landlord responded to her by saying, "I pass." is that legal? What recourse does she have, if any?

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on May 18, 2020

If the landlord requires an applicant, a potential tenant, to pay an applicant screening charge and the application is denied or if an applicant makes a written request following the landlord's denial of the application, the landlord is required to promptly provide them with a written... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: What can I legally do to get back in my residence?

Between September 2018- April 2020 I lived with my now ex partner in her apartment and I was never put on the lease. I paid half of the rent and half of all the bills for this whole time. Two weeks ago she decides she doesn't want me to live there anymore and changes the locks without giving... View More

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Apr 6, 2020

To give you a satisfactory answer it is important to know who you paid your rent to. Did you pay your rent to your ex-partner or did you pay your rent to the landlord?

You should talk to a local landlord-tenant to discuss your options and determine if you have a case.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Oregon on
Q: Animal Control came and took my service animals. Is there something that I can do to get them back?

Animal Control also stated in the police report that they didn't know that the dogs were service animals. I have several disabilities and I need them back. How can I go about getting them back?

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Mar 20, 2020

To give you a proper answer, it will be important to know why your animals were taken by Animal Control.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Can my landlord force me into month-to-month at the end of my lease? (Lane County, OR)

Lease incl a $250 monthly rent for a wood shop on the property. It had been advertised as optional and is listed separately. I don't want to rent it anymore and I've asked for a lease renewal without it.

Rented bc there was supposed to be a work-trade situation to make some of... View More

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Mar 2, 2020

Generally a fixed term lease becomes a month to month at the end of its term. However, you should read your lease agreement for terms of what happens at the end of the fixed term. You should also read the your lease for the terms of vacating as you have to give your notice in writing or within a... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: How do I evict a person with only a verbal agreement for rent that lives in a travel trailer at the place I live/own.

I just want them off my property not the 2 years non-paid rent.

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Feb 26, 2020

Has the person paid any rent since they have been there and what evidence do you have documenting the payment? Do you have any documentation in writing asking for rent? Additionally, more information needs to be known to give you a satisfactory answer. What type of tenancy was the agreement for... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Can I do a no cause eviction in Lincoln City, OR if I own the property, live in one unit and rent out the other unit?
Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Feb 17, 2020

Depends on a lot of factors such as how long the person as been living there, if the tenant has a month to month lease or a fixed term lease (generally 1 year) and potential other factors based on whether it is a fixed term lease or a month to month lease. I would recommend contacting a local... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Do I need a divorce decree to remove a tenant who has left the marriage, and the apartment, off a lease?
Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Feb 17, 2020

If you are a landlord with a valid lease agreement with the tenant then you will need to evict the tenant for cause. However, there are a lot variables that would need to be known before giving you more advise if you are the landlord.

If you are not the landlord and you are just the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Do i have to get a court ordered eviction if a renter has abandoned rental? Can i just take the place back???

Renter left house 1/26, left state 1/31 w/no notification. Late rent notice to be posted and mailed on 2/10 w/72 hours given to comply. Can i just take my rental back on 2/14 without going to the county to file for an eviction? Renter texted me on 2/4 that she will not return to the state till... View More

Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Feb 10, 2020

IF the rental agreement requires your tenant to give actual notice to the landlord of an anticipated extended absence in excess of 7 days as permitted by Oregon law, ORS 90.340 and tenant willfully failed to do so you can recover actual damages. If your tenant as actually abandoned the dwelling... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: is a 72 hour notice to pay or quit for non payment of rent valid if landlord did not date it when posted and mailed
Katherine Goodman
Katherine Goodman
answered on Feb 3, 2020

If you mean that your notice did not specify the date and time by which you, tenant, must pay the rent to cure the nonpayment of rent, then yes the notice is not valid. It is recommended that you pay your rent as well, if you have not already. If this does not completely answer your question,... View More

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