If you went to trial without an attorney against an opponent who had one, no surprise that you lost. Once the Judge has ruled, either you comply or you appeal - but you have a limited time to appeal if you are going to.

I am not clear as to your current status - are you still in possession and an active tenant or have you restored possession to the landlord, moved out, and now are dealing with the landlord's accounting and attempt to charge you? One bleach stain sounds to be chargeable to you and they should... View More

Your tenant is correct that rent accrues and is prorated on a daily basis so they would be entitled to a refund of their prepaid rent for the balance of the month. However, that all is based upon their providing you with at least 30 days advanced written notice of their termination of tenancy.... View More

It depends what you mean. IF she gave at least 30 days advanced written notice, and the notice contained all the required information and was lawfully served, then she owes rent through the 30 day notice date or when she restores possession to you, whichever is later. However, if that date falls... View More

Assuming your landlord has issued the required notice, containing the required information and lawfully served, your choice sounds to be remove the dog; get out; or be subject to being evicted. Your dog has demonstrated aggression and you have demonstrated a failure to maintain your leashes in... View More

If the yard is a common area shared with other tenants, or it is an emergency (pipe burst, etc.), then they likely don't have to provide you 24 hr notice. If you have requested repairs, they can enter without 24 hr notice for 7 days following the repair request, longer if they are in the... View More

If you are a competent adult, it is unlikely any such claim will be successful on the merits and it may be barred by the statute of limitations.

You should consult an attorney who practices in the area of legal malpractice in or near the county where your suit against your landlord occurred.

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answered on Sep 21, 2023

I understand your concerns regarding the wrongful eviction, civil rights, and fair housing violations you've experienced. Given the complexity of your case and the ongoing investigation by BOLI, it's essential to consult with an attorney who specializes in these areas to help protect your... View More

Yes they can charge you for utilities that benefit other tenants or common areas IF they tell you so in a written lease, tell you the formula used to determine the amount, etc. They also have timing and disclosure requirements. Check out ORS 90.315 for the statutory requirements. I question whether... View More

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I could only speak for the mold issues. You could reach out to attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult. I'm not familiar with Oregon case law on mold, but nationwide, they are difficult cases - many... View More

You need to read the lease very carefully but it is unlikely. First, there is a 1 year statute of limitations on most claims arising out of a rental agreement. Second, if utilities are billed by the provider to the landlord, and the landlord intends to bill them on, in part or whole, to the tenant,... View More

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for several weeks. At this point, you may have resolved the issue. But if not, an option is to reach out to a landlord-tenant attorney - that is one of the categories on this forum, although it wasn't selected for this post.... View More

As long as the tenant has been there for less than a year and they are on a month to month tenancy, a landlord is free to terminate their tenancy without cause by serving the appropriate notice(s). Whether 30 days or 90 days notice is required depends where the rental is located, as is any... View More

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A local attorney would be familiar with any applicable building or safety codes for multi-family dwellings. However, from the standpoint of general legal principles (regardless of a city's building codes),... View More

Contact a local landlord tenant attorney regarding your options.

Run, don't walk, to a local landlord-tenant attorney's office. You likely have monetary claims against the landlord, including your court costs and attorney's fees.

Too much shorthand and not enough detail. Not clear what you're asking. Written notice is required to terminate a tenancy. It must contain all the legally required information and be lawfully served. If the dwelling is within Portland city limits, 90 days advanced notice is generally required... View More

You are entitled to be shown proof of the acceptance of an offer to sell and certification by the buyer that they intend to occupy the dwelling as their primary residence. You may be entitled to relocation assistance if the landlord owns more than 4 rental units in Oregon.

No. A landlord can only get rid of you with advanced written notice. How much notice depends upon what grounds he has to terminate your tenancy. It is unlawful to terminate your tenancy out of retaliation for complaints and the Sheriff can only throw you out after a Judge orders it. If the landlord... View More

First, only a landlord can terminate a tenancy - your roommate has no more right to end it than you do to end his. Second, a landlord can only terminate your tenancy with written notice. How much written notice depends on the reason. If for cause, such as failure to pay rent or breach of lease, it... View More