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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
answered on Jan 18, 2023
The maximum rent increase in Oregon for 2023 is 14.6% over any 12 month rolling period. However, there are a small number of exceptions to the rent cap such as there being less than 15 years since the building got its first occupancy license or if it is part of a state or federal low income... View More
My DV advacate tried to call the landlord for me and texted and left voicemail that they will pay the past due rent if 1600 but want a lease in my name and he evaded phone calls and we went to court the judge ruled for landlord because a third party promised to pay and that doesn't stop... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2023
Asking the same question multiple times doesn't change the answer. The rental assistance protections you likely are thinking of was a COVID emergency program that expired last September and is no longer in effect.
I had a letter from domestic violence help from tied to change they're going to help pay the back pay the rent of $1600 to the landlord was aware of that because I told him several times before court before you even serve me papers that my domestic violence Grant people would help with my... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2023
It is all in the timing. If you did not pay the rent owed in full by the end of the 72 hrs. specified in the notice, your landlord can evict. Period. He is not required to wait for some third party to pay the rent, whenever they get around to it.
I'm a domestic violence victim from the house I moved into with the person the perpetrated that assaults me so the land was supposed to come meet with me and do a lease he never came I had an extra key cuz I got locks change from types of change and landlord never came he told me every day for... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2023
You seem to be missing the recognition that rent has a due date. If not timely paid, the landlord can throw you out. IF the landlord is willing to wait for the possibility of a third party payment, fine. But you can not force him to and if you have not paid, in full, by the deadline in your 144 hr... View More
When I apply to rent new place court notes appear. I owe previous landlord 7,000
answered on Jan 6, 2023
As long as it is truthful. This is precisely the kind of information new potential landlords want and need to know. Why would a new landlord want to rent to someone that just stiffed their last landlord? It is always difficult to rent a new place after being evicted from a previous place.
answered on Jan 6, 2023
I am unclear as to your current status. IF you are actually out, you need to go to the first court appearance and tell the Judge. As long as you are out by the time of your appearance, the case should be dismissed and there will be no eviction on your rental record. Just so you know, you have not... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2023
Avvo is designed to answer questions about general legal principles - it is NOT intended to specifically answer or address any individual's specific legal problem or issue(s) and there is no attorney-client relationship established here. If you have specific questions, especially if they are... View More
More details:
- I’m in Portland, Or
- tenancy has been longer than 1 year
- notice to vacate is for landlord cause (renovations), they will not be attempting to fill the vacancy.
If I have to leave within 90 days, do I have to also give 30 days notice if I find a... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2023
While your landlord can waive it, yes, you would owe at least 30 days prior written notice if you move out before day 90. I have not seen it litigated but arguably you would also lose your right to any relocation assistance since your leaving would then become "voluntary" instead of... View More
I have lived in the same house for 3 years. Both me and my roommate or on the lease which is a 12 month lease ending in April. Since my landlord is not offering a renewal and I have been there for 3 years will she have to pay mandatory relocation assistance? I’m in Portland Oregon Multnomah county
answered on Dec 31, 2022
Yes unless the landlord qualifies for an exemption, though most (but not all) leases automatically renew or rollover into month to month tenancies if neither side affirmatively and timely terminates the lease.
Before applying, I read their qualifications required to be accepted. It mentions rental history and making 2.5x rent, both of which I qualify for. However, they are requesting a second deposit or cosigner due to being at my current job for 4 months. Can they do that?
answered on Dec 29, 2022
IF you meet all the posted requirements, the landlord cannot turn you down now for not meeting his changed requirements. He can, however, after the first year, increase the security deposit amount if he wishes. If he does, he have to give you 3 months to pay the increased amount.
My landlord s worker caused real damage to my classic vehicle that I was restoring and has no intention on paying for any of the damages
answered on Dec 15, 2022
Under the doctrine of respondeat superior your landlord is responsible for the actions of his employees and/or agents in the course and scope of their employment and/or agency. If you need an attorney to assist you, there is an attorney fee provision under ORS 90.255 if a lawsuit is filed and you... View More
The faucet was leaking for more than two years cause extensive mold under the cabinets. They took the cabinets out, disposing the mold, put plastic up in the dining room and kitchen. It’s been A week as of tomorrow, they say they might need another week to do the repairs
answered on Dec 9, 2022
A landlord can always dismiss the case in court. A tenant can always try to negotiate a settlement agreement but they cannot force it.
Current lease term is up on 12/31, but we will not be renewing. We have until 12/15 to either renew or go month to month. If we find another place and vacate before the end of our term on 12/31, are we still obligated to pay for 30 days' notice?
answered on Dec 7, 2022
Assuming you are in Oregon, it likely depends upon exactly what your lease says about renewal and/or termination. Fixed term leases vary - some automatically roll over into a month to month unless either party provides notice ahead of time that they do not wish to renew; some self renew for... View More
My husband and I have been living in our current rental for 3 years. New management took over and they are telling us that because my husband and I do not BOTH make 3 times the rent that we no longer qualify to live there. I support my husband while he's in grad school and this seems like... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2022
I already answered your question over on Avvo.com but would add that I assume you are on a month to month tenancy (or they couldn't even try to kick you out until the end of the lease without alleging and proving you violated the lease terms somehow). You also don't say what they have... View More
I live in a house and rent a room. I did not sign a lease prior to moving in a year ago. I am about to move and I'm wondering if I need to give 30 days notice? Or if I can leave whenever because I didn't sign a lease. I live in Portland Oregon
answered on Nov 28, 2022
A written lease is not required and makes no difference in this matter. You do not have to give any notice - but you will owe an additional 30 days rent. If you give just 15 days written notice (it must be in writing to be legally valid) before moving out, you would then owe an additional 15 days... View More
Tenant was arrested for auto theft and credit card fraud.
answered on Nov 28, 2022
IF the acts complained of were committed on or in the immediate vicinity of the rental premises, then likely yes with a 24 hour written notice. Note that just because the police arrest someone, they have not yet been proven guilty so you might be challenged in an eviction procedure to prove it.
My my landlord recently passed away and her son took over the apartment complex where I live they had put it on the market to sale told us everything would be fine then all of us get a termination of our lease reasons were because the apartments were unsafe or unlivable during renovation so we had... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2022
They can only give you a 90 day notice if you are on a month to month tenancy, not if you are on a fixed term lease. If the landlord owns more than 4 rental units in Oregon, they should have paid you at least a month's rent as relocation assistance. If not, arguably the notice is invalid.... View More
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