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My exboyfriend filed a false restraining order against me so I was forced to leave by sheriffs without my belongings. He never formally asked me to leave. I’ve received mail and resided there for over one year. However, I’m not on the lease. Am I still considered a tenant and does he have to... View More 
answered on Nov 15, 2019
Assuming you are referring to a rental in Oregon, you don't say if you pay rent and if so, to whom - boyfriend or his landlord? Nor do you say what type of restraining order is in place against you. If it is a FAPA Order based upon alleged domestic violence, there are specific statutes that... View More
Pay 1500a month for 527sq ft no rentals available do I have any rights
answered on Nov 14, 2019
Do you have a written lease? At a minimum, it is likely that you have claims for damages against your new "landlord". Whether you actually have to move - and if so, how long you have to do it - depends upon the exact details and perhaps upon what the City has specifically proclaimed... View More
The police let me get some clothes
answered on Nov 14, 2019
IF they are only roommates, and none are also your landlord, they have no legal right whatsoever to either lock you out or to retain your property as collateral for any funds you may owe them, at least not without a court order. The police should have just told your roommates they had to let you... View More
I have not received my deposit back or any information regarding fees that were charged. When I contacted the former landlord she stated that I would not get any money back and in fact the damages were more than the deposit. They have had over 31 days and have had zero contact with me until today... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2019
A landlord has up to one year after first learning of, or should have learned of, a potential claim against the tenant to file a lawsuit suing the ex-tenant for damages. However, the landlord must either refund in full or provide a written accounting for how much/why they are keeping any part of... View More
The land lord has been doing this for 4to5 years. I finally have Rock solid proof, by way of their own monthly bills. What type of lawyer do I need?
answered on Nov 6, 2019
Assuming your rental dwelling is in Oregon, it sounds as if your landlord may have been paying water/sewer directly to the provider and then re-billing part or all of the expense to you. IF that is accurate, there is a whole series of requirements for the landlord to include a copy of HIS bill... View More
pay by the 8th we need to move by the 15th. Assuming we move and turn in the keys by the 15th, will this turn into an eviction? Also, we paid last months rent when we moved in, can this be used towards unpaid rent? Lastly, do I only have to pay the amount due assuming I leave or do I still have to... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2019
Either your understanding is in error or the Pay or Quit Notice may be defective. You could have been served either a 144 hr or a 72 hr notice to pay your rent owed by the deadline or to get out by the same deadline. Do neither, and the landlord is free to file an eviction lawsuit against you in... View More
And another violation which would of resulted in eviction if not corrected and or worked out tenant wrote an agreement of how the other violation was going to be handled (cleaning up Their dogs waste regularly) and the that he and his friend would vacate the premises on or before the 30th of... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2019
I am having a little trouble following all the curves here but once someone has been there long enough to establish a residence (or does so otherwise by, say, a written agreement), the only lawful way for you to get them out if they refuse to leave voluntarily is by going to court and getting a... View More
what can i do now. Fraud has been committed by my half-brother the trustee, I need help asap please
answered on Nov 4, 2019
You need to start calling around for attorney's ASAP, as attorney's here cannot contact you (please don't contact me, I can't help you). Use the find a lawyer link above and find someone who does landlord/tenant or perhaps trusts and estates.
I plan to email tenant 24 hours notice to do a walk through of the home, for the security deposit portion. Do I approach this as an abandoned property, an eviction for cause for breach of tenant duties, or eviction for cause for lack of payment? Lack of payment assumed if no rent payment by the 5th... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2019
The question is whether you are sure the tenant has terminated their tenancy. IF they have both moved their property out (and themselves of course) and returned the keys, you likely can consider them to have terminated their tenancy and restored possession to you. If there was no written notice... View More
I have a year lease with my landlord and he sent me a text message saying i had 30 days to get out and to get out asap for maximum refund of my money. He also last night took everything out of the shop which was storage for 90 % of my property and put it out at the street. I found this out when i... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2019
You need to see a landlord-tenant attorney immediately. What you describe is unlawful and likely entitles you to damages from the landlord. Document everything as best as you can (pictures - lots of pictures) and see an attorney now. Good luck.
They told the police when i called that they were keeping it tell i payed
answered on Oct 20, 2019
I am not clear what you mean by "shared housing" - roommates? common areas with multiple separate tenants? Regardless, if someone is trying to hold your personal residential property "hostage" to recover rent or other similar charges they allege you owe, that is not lawful and... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2019
I am not clear what you are asking - do you mean can a landlord prevent a tenant from having any specific guest visit? Or do you mean can a landlord control how frequently and/or how long a person can "visit" a tenant? Most leases specify how many days a person can visit before having... View More
The landlord's management company has been legally performing apartment inspections for some time, then they switched to a different company. The new company's first inspection notice did not include information on their plan to take photographs, or even what specific day they would be... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2019
You can sue the landlord for either damages or an injunction to prohibit future such behavior or both so long as you are prepared if you lose to owe the landlord's court costs and attorney's fees (potentially thousands of dollars). You have been told before that a landlord is allowed to... View More
Cont. does def atty have right to send me 10pg FED Case, ORCP 68 Petition For Atty Fees & Costs. $3500 bill & bunch mumbo jumbo judicial/attorney language I dont understand. I cant get legal aid cause name connected to party & said conflict of interest. I'm 26K in debt since... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2019
I can't give you detailed advice based upon a few paragraphs posted on an online forum. In general though, if you went to trial and lost for any reason, and the other side had an attorney, they have a right to ask the Judge to award them reasonable court costs and attorney's fees. You... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2019
No. Neither plaintiff nor defendant are required to have an attorney to begin with and if they elect to do so, the first court appearance is often the first time the opposing party becomes aware that the other side is represented. It may even not happen until one shows up for trial - only to find... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2019
Since you ask no question, there is nothing to respond to.
I'm trying to decide whether to stay on month-to-month rent or get a lease, and future neighbor NOISE is the main wildcard. My current neighbors are luckily quiet (for the most part) but new ones could be bad. The managers say they can't legally tell me when the quiet people's lease... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2019
Sorry but you have no legal right to know anything about the rental agreement between a neighbor and the landlord. You may want to know; you may have use for the information; but you have no right to know. Ask your neighbors, perhaps they will tell you. Only you can make the decision as how to... View More
The Notice adds that "you will receive another notice as contractor gets closer to working." When the contractor arrived unannounced, he said that knocking on my door to work was the required notice.
answered on Oct 4, 2019
The legal requirement is for a landlord to provide at least 24 hours actual notice of the landlord's intent to enter. I believe the purpose of that requirement is to notify the tenant of the upcoming entry and to allow the tenant to either make arrangements to be present if they wish or to... View More
If a landlord gives a 60 day no-cause notice to vacate to a tenant who has lived in the unit for more than one year are they liable to three times rent? Is giving the notice to vacate the same as terminating a tenancy even if the notice is withdrawn by the landlord and they concede to the tenant... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2019
Yes, you terminate a tenancy by giving written notice to a tenant that their tenancy is terminated effective a specific date/time in the future. You can rescind the notice and try arguing that once rescinded it never happened and you should not have to pay the penalty but my guess is a Judge is... View More
I rent what used to be the garage of the main dwelling at my address. The gas company considers it the "shop" address, but its a 2 br house. There is also a shop behind my house that has been converted into a one bedroom bungalo. Three seperate dwellings but one mailbox, intended for a... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2019
Given that a landlord is not legally required to provide any mailbox, you likely have no claim regarding sharing it. If you prefer, simply get a P.O. Box or private mailbox at one of the many places offering such options. The gas meter may be a different deal however. It depends upon what your... View More
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