I also got your phone message - and called back, tried to leave a voicemail but your mailbox is full and not accepting new messages. Much depends upon the nature and seriousness of the alleged violation but no, you don't have to voluntarily terminate your tenancy. Your landlord likely wants... View More

In Oregon, a landlord can require a tenant to carry up to $100,000 insurance coverage if they jump through the right hoops.

Yes, the tenant that abandoned the tenancy most likely continues to be liable for the rent, along with you if you both co-signed the lease. Understand in that situation, the landlord has their choice of whom to try to collect the rent from - all from him; all from you; some from each, however he... View More

It likely is not the seller "dictating" that but rather Oregon law, particularly during Covid times. While the specifics of Oregon's eviction moratorium specifying what can and cannot be done to terminate tenancies during the Covid-19 pandemic have changed enough to currently allow... View More

Afraid I am not following you. IF a check is never cashed, there would be nothing for a bank TO refund...or, if they cashed it after 2 months, it still should be applied and credited to your rent ledger - so where's the problem there? You reference not getting your security deposit back but... View More

It may seem a bit confusing but it is not in reality. When a landlord issues a 30 Day For Cause Notice, it must be in a writing (NOT email or text) containing all the required information; be lawfully served; a provide the tenant at least 14 days to "cure" the violation(s) OR at least 30... View More

A tenant cannot unreasonably refuse entry to a landlord who has provided at least 24 hours advanced notice of their intent to enter. However, neither can a landlord enter so frequently as to harass the tenant or to seriously interfere with their right of quiet enjoyment of their dwelling and... View More

I am not sure I follow but it sounds as if you are on a fixed term lease which expires 11/30/20 and now have gotten a renewal offer with a rent raise while only being provided 87 days notice. And you reference the landlord changing the effective date to 12/07/20. It is unclear how the landlord... View More

These are two totally separate issues. Yes, a landlord an sell the rental dwelling at any time but the buyer takes it with the tenants already there. The main difference is just who the tenant pays the rent to. Forcing you out because of the sale is potentially different. IF the buyer intends... View More

No one can tell you the sale status without reviewing your escrow agreement and/or sales agreement. It would seem likely, however, that you may have breach of contract claims if the seller is unable to provide you with a clean Title to the property. You may wish to review everything with a local... View More

You may wish to review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney since it appears you likely have claims against your landlord for damages. First, it is unlawful to charge, attempt to charge, or attempt to collect a late fee during the Covid pandemic in Oregon. It is illegal for a landlord... View More

You have no more right to evict a roommate than the roommate has to evict you. Only a landlord or their agent has the power to potentially evict a tenant.

You may wish to immediately consult a local landlord-tenant attorney. In Oregon, it is unlawful to record a telephone call if neither party to the call is aware that it is being recorded, so be very careful what you do with that recording. That said, you may well have grounds to get a FAPA... View More

The landlord has a right to show the dwelling so long as he provides you at least 24 hours advanced actual notice and does not do it so often as to be harassing. You in turn are free to say no to any particular notice but you are not allowed to just issue a blanket "no" to all requests.... View More

Not for putting the house on the market. BUT if they accept an offer, they can then give you at least 90 days prior written notice of termination of your tenancy, assuming they jump through the right hoops - showing you a copy of the sales paperwork, pay any applicable relocation assistance, etc.

Assuming you are currently on a annual lease in Oregon, they most likely do not have to offer a month to month option. It most likely is too late for them to raise your rent, at least until sometime in January (90 days advanced written (NOT text, email, etc.) notice required) however. Do read... View More

Of course. The statutory moratoriums are on eviction for failure to pay rent during the pandemic - a tenant is still obligated to pay - or for no-cause terminations. There is no prohibition on raising rent as long as the minimum 90 day notice period is followed, the rent increase does not violate... View More

It depends upon the exact wording in the lease. Many leases allow the landlord the OPTION of assessing 1 1/2 months rent as a "fixed" penalty for breaking a lease early, but also allow them to go with actual damages instead. You just have to carefully read your lease. Generally... View More

First, roommates have no authority to terminate another roommates tenancy unless they are also the landlord. Currently, during Covid 19, landlords may not issue termination notices or otherwise attempt to evict with specified cause and proper For Cause notices. IF the tenant gave a termination... View More

I would want to review the lease carefully, and understand the circumstances fully before opining with authority but while the rent cap statute is not fully clear, I think it does prohibit raises over 9.9% in 12 months, assuming the other statutory exemptions do not apply, regardless of changes in... View More