Portland, OR asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon

Q: Can I go home?

I sublet my house for 5 months upon returning home today I am told the person at my house dosen't want me there. I still pay the power bill and all my stuff is there.

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Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Portland, OR
  • Licensed in Oregon

A: No one will be able to tell you much without examining the sub-lease and terms under which you sublet. You likely, however, cannot force them out without proper court action and you likely cannot occupy the dwelling as well if you sublet it all or exclusively to the current occupant. You also likely have to comply with all the landlord-tenant laws and requirements of being a landlord. Any violation may subject you to financial penalties, which could be substantial depending. All in all, consider gathering all your materials and review them with a local landlord-tenant attorney to figure out where you current stand and to create a game plan for how to get you where you need to go. Good luck.

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