I have lived in my apartment for two months now and recently told the landlord about a massive amount of black mold we found in our bathroom that was not disclosed to us before we moved in. My wife got sick and one of the diagnosis was possible black mold in the house. I checked the house... View More 
answered on Jun 19, 2023
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
I've lived here 3 years pay rent in time have nowere to go or put my things I was homeless 7 years before this and now I am hiding in room scared him and son are threatening me
answered on Jun 19, 2023
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
Tree was damaged from ice storm. Split from 10' above ground to ground. Afraid it would fall threw bedroom roof. Told Management and they sent me phone # to get estimate. The estimate stated it was urgent that the tree needed to be removed ASAP to prevent other structural damage to property.... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2023
You obviously were concerned about your safety. Nevertheless you had no right to remove the tree - that was the landlord's right - and obligation - not yours or your decision to make. If you believed the tree posed a serious risk, you could\should have have requested the City to inspect and if... View More
answered on May 29, 2023
A landlord cannot increase a security deposit in the first year of a tenancy, absent a modification of the rental agreement and consent of the tenant (e.g. a pet is added during the first year and the landlord wants an increased security deposit to cover potential pet damages). After the first... View More
BF bosses wife's family owns these. We never have had a rental agreement. Why do my Grandson n I need to move? Why in 4 days? There's no way possible for me to get to stay? I didn't give my notice. They try n say they rented to the Bf. But we both have lived here from day one without... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2023
First, you have indeed had a rental agreement but it may have only been verbal, which makes it difficult for either side to prove the exact terms. If BF moved out voluntarily, his exit likely terminated the tenancy for both of you. If, however, he left due to domestic violence, you may be entitled... View More
"you should have received a notice". The notice was for the next day. When I spoke to the landlord he said there was an emergency. I think this is a lie. Is there anything I can do?
answered on Apr 25, 2023
If he is going to claim an emergency, he has to notify you in writing within 24 hrs that he came in, when, and what the emergency was. If he did not, you likely have a claim against him, probably worth a month's rent plus court costs and attorney's fees. If you think you have a claim,... View More
We are not on a contract or lease; we are month to month. We have paid and fixed all involved with the home for almost 8 years the Landlord has not maintained the home we have which is fine for minor things but we had to pay for people to come out to look under our home for rats and they fixed the... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2023
The question is not whether you can afford it (though that obviously is the bottom line) but what do you owe? If you really do owe $3600 or more, and cannot work out a payment plan with the landlord, he can proceed to try to evict you for non-payment. His 10 day notice must be legally compliant... View More
In Oklahoma I was behind one month rent and the landlord hung a motion to vacate on the door. In the time being I was still staying at the home while looking for another home. Since I received a motion to vacate am I still responsible to pay rent for the 30 days I was still there after receiving... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2023
You need to post this in the Oklahoma, not Oregon, section. It's highly unlikely that it was a "motion to vacate" and at least in Oregon a tenant owes rent for every day they are actually in possession. They may owe more if, for example, they get out without giving 30 days notice... View More
Lease is fixed-term (one year). I want to move into unit. Is that possible? What is required by me? Thank you.
answered on Apr 3, 2023
You have no right to terminate a fixed term lease before the lease termination date unless it is for cause. It is, after all, the whole point of a fixed term - both sides are assured of maintaining the situation for the length of the lease. If they are willing to voluntarily move, that is... View More
Lease begin date 02/07/2023
One year fixed
I'm wanting to post this notice within the next week, does the time frame allow me to do that?
answered on Apr 2, 2023
If you have a fixed term lease, you can only terminate it during the lease terms for cause.
Had to remove everything from room. Residents cannot be left unattended. Must empty buckets constantly. So doesn’t go to lower level. He won’t reduce rent. He actually raised my rent wife and I have been sick more . We has a mold guy here we have mold.
answered on Mar 15, 2023
It sounds as if you may have claims for reduced rent value, possibly mold damages as well. If desired, with written notice to the landlord, you may have rights to move to alternative housing at the landlord's expense above your rent. Consider reviewing everything with a landlord-tenant attorney.
answered on Mar 11, 2023
It means that some sort of Judgement was entered by the court in a case in which you are listed as a party. If you want to know more, you need to either access the court computerized records or talk with a clerk at the court where it was entered.
answered on Mar 3, 2023
Not accept any rent for time after termination notice expiration date and file to evict in court.
I was initially the manager here until apt.'s 1st sold, under second owner since then. Have raised rent regularly also. With recent one just received today.
answered on Feb 19, 2023
There's not enough information to say. The lease has to have some specific information and adequate notice provided. Plus Oregon's rent cap still applies. Consider reviewing everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney if you want to know for sure.
My roommate was recently evicted from his apartment, he was the only person on the lease and the landlord was aware of my presence within the unit and never said anything about it. After my roommate was evicted and had vacated the property, I returned to the apartment complex to visit a different... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2023
If you occupied the property, the landlord should have evicted you as well as his tenant. Normally that is done by including "And All Others" or something similar as a defendant. Otherwise, they could end up evicting the named tenant but not anyone else occupying the dwelling. If you... View More
She has also tried breaking into my room in the middle of the night when I was sleeping high. Has stolen belongings, and let out a service animal!
answered on Feb 13, 2023
It is unclear what you mean by she was "evicted" - a landlord can terminate a tenancy but only a Court can actually evict. IF a court has restored possession to the landlord, and she still won't leave, then the landlord simply needs to follow up and get a Sheriff to remove her. If... View More
I live in an apartment complex. I am looking to file a claim at the Small Claims Court against my landlord/property manager for failing to stop my neighbor's dog from barking after more than 4 months. The dog barks almost daily and over 90% of the time it barks from over 10 minutes to as long... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2023
You don't say but I am guessing that your neighbor is also a tenant of the same landlord? If so, if you have set it up properly, you can sue the landlord for breaching their duty to provide you with quiet enjoyment of your tenancy. You can also, and should, report the noise problem to... View More
Oregon Real Estate Landlord / Tenant issue. The tenant with whom there is a signed lease agreement subleased the apartment to a friend during covid and now the friend is not paying rent. There were some messages about this w/ the landlord but the friend never signed a new lease. Also, the friend... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2023
You will need to serve the tenant with the proper 144 hr or 72 hr notice and, if not timely paid, file to evict in court. While I offer some partial eviction services on a flat fee basis, I don't know any attorney who offers a flat fee for an eviction start to finish. That is because there... View More
I have reported this to my landlord, property manager and leasing staff via email and in person more than 30 times since September 18, 2022, the day my neighbor moved in. But over 4 months later now very little has changed. My property manager kept asking me to present 3rd party confirmation but... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2023
First, if you are in Multnomah County and the dog either barks for more than 10 minutes straight or intermittently for more than 30 minutes, gather your proof (record it?) and file a complaint with Multnomah County Animal Control. The process can take some pursuit but they do try to enforce the... View More
The roommate was told he has to move and now the landlord doesn't want to rent toe just the other roommate but they talk to each other and other people about me and eviction court and conspire stories to make up to try to get the judge to favor them the guy assulted me and the landlord and... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2023
I am not seeing much of a question here so it is difficult to know how to respond. IF your question is can the landlord and now ex-tenant talk about you between themselves, the answer is of course - you have no right to control who someone talks to or what they talk about. If you believe they are... View More
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