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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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,... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

Our firm practices this area of the law. Your landlord has a duty to maintain the premises in a habitable condition for a residential lease, assuming Oregon law applies. However, you refer to "residents" which implies this may be a commercial lease. In a commercial lease, you will need... Read more »

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.

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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.

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... Read more »

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.

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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.

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.