Yes, a landlord is entitled to recover damages even if they elect to not repair the property (the dwelling without the damages is worth $XXX. If tenant puts 6 foot hole in wall, dwelling worth $XXX minus cost of repair ($YY). So landlord can fix and return dwelling's value to $XXX or not... View More

It may be a permitted reason under ORS 90.427 (5) to issue a no cause termination (though if they have been there less than a year, you do not need a permitted reason) but it is expressly banned during the Governor's moratorium and technically is a potential misdemeanor if you do so. Further,... View More

Yes, you are almost correct - the moratorium also bans no-cause evictions. For cause, such as rental agreement violations, are still allowed. BUT your local court still has to be open and operating, so give them a call and ask about landlord-tenant matters. Good luck.

In Oregon, a landlord cannot raise rent during the first year of a tenancy nor (normally) during the lease term of a fixed term lease. After that, rent can be raised so long as it is done with at least 90 days prior written notice, lawfully drafted and served; does not exceed the maximum... View More

First, verbal notices are not enforceable. Second, currently you cannot evict or even serve termination notices, for failure to pay rent during the covid crisis. That may change by July 1st. Also understand that if you accept partial payment of rent, you may be waiving your right to evict that... View More

No, a landlord cannot require you to get your mail in a shared mailbox. Then again, a landlord is not required to provide you a mailbox at all. So if you prefer, you can get your mail at a P.O. Box or an equivalent to Mailboxes Etc. or at a friend's address or wherever you wish. You may... View More

The fastest and cheapest way is IF the threats and stealing will convince a Judge to issue a Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining order. Mom can apply without charge at the court normally by filling out a petition form available from the court. She needs to give thought and care to... View More

No, first a month to month tenancy self-renews every month unless and until one of the two parties provides notice of their intent to not renew it at least 30 days (tenant)/90 days (landlord in Portland) after service of the notice. Issuing such notices by a landlord is currently prohibited by the... View More

The solution is simple, though perhaps not easy. You simply tell her no and do not allow her to enter. IF she does enter without your permission, document it as best you can - notes, photos, witnesses, etc. - and, if you are there, call the police to have her removed. If she enters without your... View More

It is legal for a landlord to bill back their tenants for utilities that the landlord pays in a lump sum, such as water, sewer, and trash in many/most apartment complexes. BUT there are a slew of regulations that the landlord must comply with in doing so, including providing the information in a... View More

I agree that it is wise to make a written response now - not so much because it will accomplish anything immediately but it does keep the record straight and you are right that they otherwise may try to use their current complaint letters against you later. So send them back as neutrally toned but... View More

Much depends upon the exact facts and details. IF there is a landlord-tenant relationship between you, you may be able to terminate their tenancy and evict them in court. The fact that they agreed to do repairs in exchange for being allowed to live there may (again, depending upon the exact... View More

They DO have to give at least 90 days prior written notice of any rent increase (note written means written - NOT text, email, voicemail, etc.) and any rent increase cannot exceed a 9.9% raise over the previous 12 months and, if in the City of Portland limits, may have to provide a variety of... View More

Likely yes except the rent increase could not legally go into effect for at least 90 days after serving you with written notice of the raise.

If you say you can't read the lease in two days, you are telling the landlord you don't take the issue seriously or simply don't care. Yes the landlord can raise your rent up to 9.9% anytime with 90 days notice - locking in the amount of your rent is one of the major advantages of... View More

While some details could otherwise affect the answer, a landlord must give you at least 90 days advanced written notice of any rent increase, and then only after the expiration of any fixed term lease. Plus any rent increase can be for no more than 9.9% over the last 12 months. If they try, it... View More

First is the question of violence you referred to. IF credible, you may want to seek a FAPA restraining order against your friend. If the court grants it, even just temporarily, it would have the Sheriff remove her from the premises and you do not have to ever let her back in (though she would... View More

No your roommate cannot just "throw" you out. Your landlord only has the authority to give you a notice to vacate the premises and terminate your tenancy. Depending on the type of lease/ tenancy you have, what city you live, and why they are giving you a written notice to terminate your... View More

IF you have a written notice from the tenant that she is terminating her tenancy as of a specific date and she fails to leave, then you likely can proceed to evict subject to the courts being open and handling eviction matters so long as you have not accepted any rent from the tenant for past the... View More

Your deceased tenant's estate is indeed liable for the past due rent. Her family members are not unless they voluntarily choose to be. The proper procedure is for you to file a claim with the representative of her estate and be paid from estate assets. Do realize as well, however, that no... View More