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Respondent says I tried to push her down stairs, causing her to fear for her safety. She told me" all I have to do is say you hit me and you will be forced to move".
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
I'm sorry to hear you are dealing with this difficult situation. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Seek legal assistance: Contact a local legal aid organization or a private attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant law and restraining orders. They can help you understand your... View More 
My ex wife is living in the family home and reimbursing me for the mortgage. She has two roommates that have been there for over a year. One pays weekly rent. The other may be some kind of trade. I don’t think there is a formal rental agreement either.
I am planning on buying her out in... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
Your concerns are likely justified. If she is a part owner, she is not a tenant and has no tenant rights (at unless you give them to her by allowing her to stay past the statutory period. The others sound to be valid tenants - but whose? If you co-own the house, then yes you already are a landlord... View More
There is only entrance to the main plumbing supply pipe. To replace 47 years old end of life pipe, the only way to anccess is digging underneath the unit from exterior side of tenants porch. It took approximately 2-3 days to dig for 20 ft creating clawl spaces, access and replace the 6 ft the main... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
As a landlord, you have the right to enter the property to perform necessary maintenance and repairs, especially in emergency situations like a major plumbing issue. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Communicate clearly: Send written notices to the tenant explaining the necessity of the... View More
Can I have my processor/attorney attache the eviction notice to the main public entry door to the apartments, or do I have to have it put on the tenants front door to their apartment within the actual apartment complex?
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In Portland, Oregon, the eviction notice must be served to the tenant in one of the following ways according to Oregon state law (ORS 90.155):
1. Personal delivery to the tenant; or
2. If the tenant is not available for personal delivery, the notice can be posted on the... View More
We met in Nov 2020. He has lived with me off and on. I finding it difficult maintaining the home. I’m 71, he is 36.
I agreed to help him with some of his bills totaling $395 per month. He works 18 hrs per week, attends a diversion class 3 nights s week for his DUII. He can become... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems like you have allowed your friend to live in your home without a formal lease agreement. In most states, this type of arrangement is considered a month-to-month tenancy. To evict your friend, you will need to follow your state's laws for ending a... View More
Months no hot water leagal aid did this to me & bar association is ran by leagal aid .. where to turn to niw
answered on Mar 13, 2024
The Oregon State Bar Association is not run by Legal Aid. You can use this webpage to submit a complaint about your attorney's conduct: https://www.osbar.org/secured/cao_attorneycomplaints.asp
My grandmother's house was recently obtained by Fannie Mae after the foreclosure of the property. They sent us a Voluntary vacate agreement that we signed; however, due to the shortage of housing in the area, we probably won't be able to make it out of the due date, and we were worried... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
A voluntary vacate agreement and an eviction notice serve different purposes in the context of housing laws. When you sign a voluntary vacate agreement, you're agreeing to leave the property by a specified date, usually in exchange for certain benefits, such as a waiver of owed rent or a cash... View More
Ive been told it was 14% and then went down to 10% about July of that year statewide.. however, the city of Portland had its own guidelines which made it 10%.. im within the city of Portland and mine was raised 14%..
answered on Feb 13, 2024
Actually, Portland uses 10% not as a rent cap but rather if more than 10% rent increase, a tenant could refuse, move out and force the landlord to pay relocation assistance. It also required the landlord to include a variety of notices of tenants rights with the rent raising notice.
I have police that will testify and lots of evidence to support my case.
answered on Feb 13, 2024
You make an appointment and review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney. If you can show financial need, contact the Oregon Law Center for free or reduced cost legal advice.
answered on Feb 10, 2024
An emotional support animal is "prescribed" by a doctor. So yes, you can be required to produce a letter from your doc prescribing the ESA. It does not have to say why or details of your case.
This is the first year of the lease, which expires 3/31/24. Can we terminate the lease without cause, and if not, what are the reasons we can terminate a lease during the first year of tenancy without having to pay relocation fees? Thank you!
answered on Jan 29, 2024
You need to start with what the written lease says about termination and/or renewal of the tenancy. Some leases automatically renew unless one of the parties provides notice of their intent to not renew - usually with a minimum advanced time period for such notice (30 days, 60 days, etc.). Under... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2023
Yes, if separately given. A Power of Attorney expires the moment the person it is for expires. It automatically terminates at the moment of death.
Paying$600 for utilities now he's kicking me out. He's now charging me for storage.can he do that
answered on Dec 20, 2023
You need to review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney. He may or may not have the right to charge you for utilities (separately metered?) and cannot just start charging you for other, non-agreed to charges.
Also landlord sent me a letter stating I left things ɓehind. I have witnesses. How should I dispute this.
answered on Dec 13, 2023
If you dispute the amount taken from your deposit, you are free to sue the landlord for twice the amount wrongfully withheld
You can do this in small claims court if it totals less than $10,000 or in regular circuit court for any amount though you likely want an attorney for that.
One side is hers one sidr is mine can I rent out a unoccupied room On my side if its unoccupied
answered on Dec 8, 2023
You most likely cannot rent out any part of your leased rental dwelling without the landlord's express permission - almost every residential lease contains a no subletting clause. If you are in danger of being evicted, for any reason, you wouldn't want to rent or sub-let anything at the... View More
The papersates her name and all other occupants Not the names of the two other lease holders
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Not only can you go on your own, you should to see what, if anything, you can work out with the landlord. Plus, if you don't go, a default Judgment is likely to be entered against you and you will have an eviction on your rental record, making it difficult to rent elsewhere in the future as... View More
My tenant has been living in the unit for over 3 years. First-year lease, then month-to-month. Having issued more than three violation notices within the last six months, am I legally allowed to terminate the lease with a 90-day notice?
answered on Dec 5, 2023
Are these repeat violations or 3 separate? Your eviction rights likely depend upon what the violations are and how you previously responded - did you issue 30 day for cause termination notices? If so, you might be able to get rid of them with a 10 day, non-curable notice. You may want to consider... View More
It was stated on the lease Landlord has the right to do house cleaning and shampoo the carpet at the tenant's cost when the tenant moves. The tenant provided an invoice for house cleaning services upon key release. However, upon inspection, the landlord discovered that only the carpet had been... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2023
It depends upon what your lease says. A landlord can only charge for carpet cleaning beyond just vacuuming IF their written lease tells the tenant that they will be charged for carpet cleaning after they vacate, regardless of whether they have it cleared themselves AND they had it shampooed before... View More
They are charging me 1.5x of the rent as termination fee ON TOP OF my current rent, which is total of 2.5x of my monthly rent for just one month. They are keep telling me that the rent is not included in the termination fee, but as my knowledge and experience, they shouldn't be charging me the... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
Sorry but unless you have the most unusual written lease that I've ever seen, your landlord is correct. You didn't need to provide the 30 days notice (though it is undoubtedly appreciated) but the standard lease break penalty is 1 1\2 months rent. You owe rent for every day you are in... View More
My husband died and want to give back property can I do this so landlord can change the locks.
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
In Oregon, if you're looking to return a rental property to the landlord due to your husband's passing and unauthorized occupants staying there, the process depends on the terms of your lease and state laws. Generally, you can't simply hand over the property to the landlord without... View More
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