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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Is it my responsibility to repair the broken garage door?

One of the springs on my garage door broke. I was still using the door with the one good spring. My landlord was okay with this. He sent out a company to replace the spring. They disconnected the working spring and did not tell us. We went to open the door right after they left to put our car and... View More

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Q: We paid a $500 pet deposit but the company that took over our complex said they did not receive it from prior management

It has been over a month since we moved out and they said they are working on it, but we should have received all the deposit back at this point. Are we entitled to double the amount of the pet deposit?

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Traffic Tickets for Oregon on
Q: So I live off grid. No address without a building permit. I don't need one for my home. No address,no license. How do I

How do I make the dmv renew my license with no address? I have insurance. Clean driving record for 10 years.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Oregon on
Q: I am an independent contractor and I have a contract violation along with retaliatory actions and I can’t afford a lawye

I have physical disabilities as well as religious beliefs that have been discriminated against as well as retaliation such as not notifying me of work orders causing me to be late and miss out on funds as well as causing me to be late on rent. As well as making me feel like I have to work more than... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Oregon on
Q: Can I assume the debt of a credit card my wife took out without my knowledge, and take her name off the card?

My wife took out a card in both our names, ran it up to $11k w/o my knowledge. Can I take her off the card and take it over? We are working through a document prep service out of NY on the divorce papers, who she hired w/o my knowledge, and he is telling me that in Oregon all debts must be paid... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Oregon on
Q: Can a parent withhold an 18 year olds phone when they took it before they were 18

My friend got in trouble and their parent took their phone and they are turning 18 next month and they talked to their parent about getting their phone back and their parent said no and we were wondering if she can take the phone back without consequences

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: Can I take legal action for negligence/malpractice during my pregnancy leading to miscarriage?

1. Called Saturday afternoon 7/13/24 at 3:38pm, was advised by on-call nurse to go to ER for my 7/10 pain contractions which were every 3 minutes lasting 60 sec each, with bleeding. Was informed by the nurse that an OB is always on call in ER.

Went to ER, was a 4 hour visit.

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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: the property owners property manager did a self eviction on our head shop

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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: I have strong evidence re 2 surgery centers who allow Drs to take home leftover drugs from surgeries with no accountabil

I would like to file a suit against a surgery center (possibly 2) that allows certain Drs to take home leftover meds from surgeries with no accountability. The dangers of this are astonishing and I have irrefutable proof and admissions from a Medical Directer and anesthesiologist who has done this... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Oregon on
Q: I took my car to a dealership for a recall repair, but they damaged my vehicle in the process. What can i do?

I took my car to a dealership for a recall repair, but they damaged my vehicle in the process. Cameron McEnroe was extremely unprofessional and spoke to me rudely, instructing me to stop contacting them because they wouldn't handle the repairs. He yelled at me, displaying a significant lack of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Oregon on
Q: Is it legal for lane county jail to house. Lgbtqia in booking because of gender idenity. Also did not give her any hygen

Lane county jail has deprived my daughter every thing that she needs commissary 3 weeks in a row her wifi on her tablet has been shut off she wasn't given a book on arrival sat in her cell not knowing anything she was isolated rule book or how to get wat you need in county jail I finally... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: How do I sue my ex landlord for evicting me illegally or wrongfully and negligence causing illness

I went through eviction court & I got a payment plan, the landlord didn’t follow the laws about so many things after court, like serving me a 3 day pay or default or following the payment laws and dates as well. She used a 3 day she never served me and lied and said she did.

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Defense for Oregon on
Q: My disabled son's governmentally assigned insurance company is not covering doctor prescribed medicine -- without cause.

My son has many diagnoses. In his case notes it is documented that he can only take ODT tablets. He does not have the ability to swallow medication. But, these types of pharmaceuticals cost more. The government assigned insurance companies (out of the blue) deny him coverage (often) "JUST... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Oregon on
Q: I am a recent widow--husband passed in Jan of this year--

Social Security came up with the portion of my husband's SS that I am "entitled" to rec now...It is so low I am now below the Oregon poverty level and I cannot survive with this reduced income...What can I do to appeal to SS??? I had been told for years that when a spouse is... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

I'm sorry for your loss and understand how difficult this situation must be. To address your Social Security issue, it's important to know that as a surviving spouse, you should be eligible to receive your husband's full benefit amount if it is higher than your own. This is known as... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Construction Law for Oregon on
Q: i need a lawyer who can write demand letter. i live in oregon . thank you

we hired water company they left damage on good floor with tape and messed up bathroom tiles moving stuff in bathroom they refused to pay for the damage. need to file small court claim.

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answered on Jul 22, 2024

This may be something that you can handle on your own. Be polite and professional but firm and assertive. You will want to summarize the relevant details in your case and list the damages (costs). Gather any supporting evidence or documents and get your facts straight.

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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Oregon on
Q: Live/work in Oregon, US. Work-force reduction notification on established PTO day. Are there any actions I can take?

Have not had a raise/compensation for increased living costs/inflation since hire 4 years 3months ago. Roughly 27% loss of earned dollar value while with company and moved to various positions and locations. Are there any fiscal reparations that could be (potentially) received for negligence and or... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Oregon on
Q: A friend rehomed a 7 months old puppy to me yesterday. Now she wants him back. No money, no paperwork, just FB messages.

My son claimed this dog as a newborn puppy and after not being given this puppy, my friend got him and he ended up getting too rough with her kids chicken. She messaged me asking if I wanted him, I jumped on it. My son is happy to finally have his dog. Now she wants him back saying she made a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Oregon on
Q: Can I file charges on someone who took items worth over $1000. Each. From a memorial site

2 marble engraved headstones were taken and what is the charges I can file. What makes it a felony

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning for Oregon on
Q: 97386 can property owner come and move your stuff off of there property? I have been here since 2016

My ex did security as well as paid $600. Monthly. He moved and left me here. I am looking for a place to move my trailer and have most things packed. Owners are coming Saturday to move my stuff if I have no where to go they will take it to Dump. I Ask for 1 more week but they said no. No legal... View More

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