I have a tenant who is a hoarder and may leave a lot of abandoned property when the lease ends in two months. According to the lease agreement and ORS 90.425, I understand that we need to give or mail an abandonment notice. We have documented attempts to contact the tenant through email and phone,... View More

I moved out of my ex's house a year ago, but he allowed me to store some belongings in his basement. Recently, he texted me saying I have 5 days to retrieve my items, which include significant possessions. There are no formal agreements or court orders regarding my belongings. We also have a... View More

I have been experiencing extreme noise and violent behavior from my downstairs neighbors for the past six months. The disturbances include loud fights, a knife incident in the shared stairwell, and a death threat if I or my son stomp on the floor to ask them to quiet down. I've emailed... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

Your situation sounds truly frightening, and you have every right to feel safe in your home. Since both your landlord and police haven't adequately addressed these serious threats, it's time to escalate your actions through several legal channels.

You might consider filing for a... View More

I signed a one-year lease with my roommate, and we both paid rent according to the terms without any issues for the first six months. After my roommate passed away, my landlord suddenly canceled the lease, claiming it was void because they never received a digital signature from my roommate. This... View More

I live in Oregon, but outside of Portland city limits. I received a notice from my landlord about routine apartment inspections scheduled for Monday to Friday last week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and another notice for this week. They haven't communicated directly with me regarding the... View More

I was towed without any notice while parked in a resident-only parking lot at an apartment complex in Portland, Oregon. I was assisting a tenant who was moving out after receiving an eviction notice. There were no communications or signs about needing a parking permit or specific restrictions. The... View More

I would like to file for separation from my husband, but we live together in a rental home. My husband is an unemployed alcoholic who will refuse to cooperate or leave. I want to remain in the home, which I can afford without his support. Our landlord is a family friend, but they are not aware of... View More

I own a triplex in Gresham, OR, with two tenants. One tenant, currently on a month-to-month lease, will be signing a new lease with a roommate. We've agreed on the rent and security deposit, but I want to specify that the washer, dryer, dishwasher, and blinds are provided "as-is" due... View More

Gregory L Abbott
answered on Mar 7, 2025

The general rule is that a landlord has no obligation to provide appliances to a tenant. But if they do, they are obligated to maintain the appliances throughout the term of the rental agreement. Presumably a dwelling rents for more with appliances than without so part of a tenant's rent is... View More

I have lived in my apartment for three years under a fixed-term lease. My current lease ends at the end of this month, and I informed the property management today that I won't be renewing. The lease states that if the ending date falls within the first year of occupancy, I must provide at... View More

Gregory L Abbott
answered on Feb 13, 2025

It depends upon what your lease says about termination and whether you are terminating a fixed term lease or a month to month tenancy. Regardless, read your lease. The norm, however, is to require at least 30 days written notice (written means written - NOT email, text, verbal, etc.) and you would... View More

I am landlord and have lease agreement. The tenant brough someone (not in the lease) to stay in the house until the tenant moves into the house. That person now refuses to surround the house.

Gregory L Abbott
answered on Feb 11, 2025

Of course you can evict a trespasser, IF that is what they are. Exactly how depends upon the exact details, how long they have been there, and likely upon whether you have knowingly accepted rent from the trespasser. Review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney to determine your rights... View More

My 12 month lease ended on 12/19 with that months rent being already paid. I provided a 30 day notice on 11/19. I vacated on 12/16 and so I’ve been charged an additional lease break fee and the remaining rent due from between the 17th and the 19th. I had provided a 30 day notice and mentioned... View More

Gregory L Abbott
answered on Jan 27, 2025

If your lease terminated 12\19, and you gave written notice you would be out then, you owed rent through 12\19 (assuming your lease doesn't have different termination requirements - check it). But you don't owe any lease break fee and he still owed you a written accounting for your... View More

We have an eviction trial on Dec 2 and we are uncertain we can attend. Oregon provides 4 days to the tenant to move out generally, but is this contingent upon whether the tenant attends the trial? Wondering if the tenant can be evicted immediately upon not attending the trial or if the 4 days is... View More

Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 28, 2024

You would still be entitled to 4 days notice of a court evicting you. But depending upon the circumstances, you might be able to get the trial postponed or more than 4 days even if you lose, all at the Judge's discretion. But you have to talk with the court.

I was incarcerated on the 5 th October 2024 while I was you jail .my personal property was stolen out of my private room . My

Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 12, 2024

It is not clear to me whether you have valid claims but if so, the likely most important thing you can do right now is to document everything as fully as you can. Notices, documents, witnesses, pictures, etc as well as proof of what you lost and its value. You have 1 year after the event to sue... View More

Oregon tenant law, Landlord completed $1000 worth of repairs to property deducted the total from security deposit instead of billing tenant directly. Now he says tenant needs to repay the $1,000 to fill up the security deposit again. Tenant is on a 1 year lease until 1/1/25. Is it legal for the... View More

Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 6, 2024

The security deposit is to cover the costs of damages that the tenant is responsible for. A landlord is free to charge against it anytime and to require the tenant to restore the deposit's balance. You can request proof of the charges but this means the landlord doesn't have to advance... View More

We're abandoned by me and give them away even though I was not allowed on the property without a civil officer which I was in process of obtaining within 48 hrs of being kicked out ? What are my right?

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answered on Oct 6, 2024

In your situation, the person you lived with cannot legally declare your car and personal belongings abandoned just because you're under a no-contact order. Being barred from the property doesn’t mean you’ve given up your rights to your possessions. You still have legal ownership over your... View More

The rent was $500 per month. Around 2004 he asked if he do lease to buy. I did not agree verbally or written contract. I said if I see improvements I would not raise the rent. In the spring of 2008, he was getting behind on the rent and had two people move in. In July he decided to move out. And... View More

Gregory L Abbott
answered on Sep 21, 2024

I'm not clear what he alleges, why he thinks he has claims against you, or what they may be. However it sounds as if 16 years have passed since any claim he might have arose. That far exceeds any statute of limitations that could apply. It's very unlikely that he can win any legal claims... View More

My building has a valet trash service that picks up trash outside our doors each evening. I signed an addendum for that service when I signed my lease. They changed the service now requiring tenants to schedule a pick up time and hand their trash directly to the pickup person. I always carry my... View More

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answered on Sep 19, 2024

Are you month to month or under a long term lease? If the lease addendum lays out the specific service that they provide (leave trash outside your apt and we pick it up each night, or some such) then that's what they need to provide for the term of your lease. If they aren't able to... View More

To clarify, I'm asking about video recording with audio.

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answered on Sep 15, 2024

In Oregon, the law regarding recording conversations or activities in private areas like bedrooms, kitchens, and living rooms without the consent of all parties involved is complex due to recent legal developments:

General Law: Oregon law traditionally required the consent of all parties... View More

We move out by the 23rd of September, gave our 30 day notice on the 22nd. Rent is due the 1st of each month. Will we have to pay for all of September, or just through the 23rd? We are moving because we have had bed bugs for 6 months and they have done little to nothing to solve the problem(they... View More

Gregory L Abbott
answered on Sep 4, 2024

First, depending upon the details, notice given to the landlord, etc., you may have claims back at the landlord for failing to remedy the bedbug issues. If you want to consider that, review things with a local landlord-tenant attorney.

As for pro-rating the rent, yes, if you have noticed... View More