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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Can my tenant legally extend on the agreed last day of lease termination? I want to make sure I have right to say no.

My tenant and I agreed early November that Dec. 2nd is her last day and that is when she needs to turn in the keys. Now she is asking two days extension but I really cant. Can I say no to that and mandate move out date to be the 2nd? I want to make sure I have legal right to reject that request.... View More

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Dec 1, 2017

Assuming you are referring to residential rental in Oregon, you presumably can insist on a move out on the 2nd, BUT there is little you can do if she does not comply. If she fails to move out, you would have to file to evict her in court and that process can take 2-4 weeks or longer. While you... View More

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Q: I am evicted from my mobile home park but own my home. What can I do?

Been discriminated because of disability

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 30, 2017

Your exact status is unclear - are you actually already out? Is it just pending? Did you leave on your own, pursuant to a notice, or as result of a court order? Your options vary depending upon the answers to the above but likely you have few options and, if not resolved very soon, you can end... View More

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Q: Roommate filed false report to law, she hasn't paid rent two months,she trying to get me evicted by landlord

She claimed i/we threaten her on thanksgiving, we tried to communicate to see if she wanted anything to eat she stayed in her room never came out, she been on a depression with meds and smoking weed when i told her not to do that around me cause of my CDL license, so she mad a false report but i... View More

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 30, 2017

Who does she owe this rent to? That person likely has a cause of action against her. Beyond that, in the end you cannot control what a roommate alleges about you - to the police; to the landlord; or to anyone else. IF the police or the landlord elect to believe her claims, then you will likely... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: My landlord served me with a 72 hr notice to vacate asking me to pay 450 then served me with another 72 hr notice askin

Asking me for 1350 Certified Mail then told me if I wasn’t out they were evicting me and I have text messages stating to me they would not accept any rent

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 30, 2017

Assuming you are asking about a residential rental in Oregon, a landlord is free to serve multiple notices at the same time or while the compliance period is still going on. If the tenant pays in full during the 72 hours, a landlord is obligated to accept it and if you can prove you timely... View More

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Q: As the owner of a home I live in, I have a roommate who's not paying their rent, what steps do I need to take to evict?

I do not have a contract with them. They are not paying rent on time and have missed the last couple months.

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 29, 2017

As long as they are supposed to pay rent, then you need to move forward immediately if you want to "cure" the problem. You have to legally serve them with a lawfully worded 72 Hr. Notice to pay their rent in full or get out. Do NOT accept partial payment of the rent or you will likely... View More

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Q: Can my landlord email me my 72 hours notice? And also can they raise my rent without telling me

And then threatening to lock me out of my place.

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 28, 2017

No, no, and no. While a landlord can, of course, email you a 72 hr. notice (as well as anything else), it is not enforceable or effective. If they try to evict you based upon it, you will likely win if you fight it in court and recover your court costs and attorney's fees. Rent can only be... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: I need to find a pro bono lawyer for a tenant landlord issue
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Nov 22, 2017

Attorney's cannot solicit you here, you have to contact them. Try the find a Lawyer link above to search for a landlord-tenant attorney in your area. If you have solid claims against your landlord, the attorney may take your case on a contingency basis, which means you do not pay them up... View More

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Q: Can a landlord send a text and say they coming to inspect your apartment and not give a time
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Nov 21, 2017

Not generally, as texts are usually not acceptable as written notice. Otherwise, they do not have to give a specific time, but they cannot enter without at least 24 hours notice (unless there is an emergency, such as a broken pipe).

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: How many day eviction is required for Owner Move In in Oregon? Selling current home need to move into a rental.

I own a home I currently live in, I need to sell it for financial reasons. I have a rental home that is currently rented. They have broken rental agreement by failing to maintain utilities, animal damage etc.. but I really need a place for my family to live. Is Owner Move In Eviction easier than... View More

Joanne Reisman
Joanne Reisman
answered on Nov 19, 2017

Your question is a landlord tenant question so you really need to go and talk to a lawyer that specializes in landlord tenant law and it is extremely wise to pay a lawyer to do all the proper notices for you to get your tenant to move out. A better idea might be to come to an agreement where you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: My landlord agreed that I could pay my rent late on the 17th. He harassed by so bad on that day, so I didn't pay.

He sent me threatening text, parked outside my apartment, left VM, and tried to rush me to get home from work.

He has said very sarcastic, hurtful things n defaming remarks and called me a liar. He doesn't fix anything my apartment. I let someone else read messages n they said I should seek help

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 18, 2017

If you don't pay your rent you should expect to have an eviction suit against you filed in court. You may or may not have valid claims for a landlord's failure to repair and maintain the premises, and it might even entitle you to pay a reduced rent until fixed, assuming you have jumped... View More

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Q: how to charge a tenant , in Oregon, that gives a 20 day notice instead of a 30 day written notice to vacate
Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 18, 2017

Assuming the tenant is on a month to month tenancy and it is the tenant that gave the notice, you simply charge the tenant through day 30 (i.e. an extra 10 days) as long as they actually restore possession to you on or before then. If they don't restore possession to you until day 32, then... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Foreclosure and Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Portland OR in 2017 law requires relo assistance for "no cause" evictions. Is unincorporated portland, wa county covered
Joanne Reisman
Joanne Reisman
answered on Nov 18, 2017

This is not a general real estate law question. It is a landlord tenant law question. Try reposting this as a landlord tenant law question. There are also a lot of articles on the internet about this new Portland Law, so you can google the topic and read the articles you find. Be aware that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: I was just given notice that my rent will increase $210 on Feb 1st. Is thee a cap on how much rent can be increased?

My year lease will end on Jan 31st. If I go month to month my rent will increase $410 a month. This seems excessive and I am curious about the laws.

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Nov 18, 2017

There is no cap in Oregon: https://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1250_RentIncreases.htm

Portland does have some special rules, but this says you are in Springfield.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Does the 90 day rent increase notice for Portland apply if you only lease one house?

If the one rental is a fixed lease with a provision stating "right to modify the monthly rent obligation" can a rent increase happen before the termination date?

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 17, 2017

No, one of the advantages of a fixed term lease is that the parties have contracted for the rental amount, and it is fixed regardless of what the lease may say as long as we are talking about residential landlord-tenant. And while Portland's 90 day advanced notice rent increase may or may not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: The landlord said they are filling an eviction because we never moved out on our 30 days. What happens

We didn't have money to move out on time or days off together and we asked to stay till the 30th but can't pay the rest of rent till the 30th of this month.

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 17, 2017

It is unclear what your exact circumstances are. That said, if you are on a month to month agreement, and have been there less than one year, a landlord can give you at least 30 days advanced written notice terminating your tenancy. Assuming the notice is properly worded and legally served, it is... View More

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Q: I put my 30 day notice in and haven't been able to move out yet. What happens now?
Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 16, 2017

It depends upon what your landlord wants. They can just let you stay or they can file to evict you in court if they want. If they accept rent however for past the date you were supposed to move out, they may have waived their right to enforce your move out notice.

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Q: I'm trying to find a pro bono lawyer to help with my eviction, even if it's via email only.

I went to court this morning, must file answer today, judge strongly urged me to speak with a lawyer before I file. So far, I can't get anyone to talk to me.

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 16, 2017

You are not likely to find a pro bono attorney frankly - landlord-tenant is not a lucrative area of the law for attorneys to practice in to begin with, and we have to pay our bills as well as everyone else. That said, while an Answer or other appearance was required to be filed by 5 p.m. today,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Biggest mistake ever, my landlord and I have never kept receipts documenting that rent was paid. Claiming I didn't pay!

She is giving me a 30 day and 72 hr notice until I pay November rent, which I already did pay, but on both sides neither of us had ever documented with receipts or anything when I pay in cash. Her word vs. Mine...who typically wins? Also she has locked me out of the house for 30 minutes one night.... View More

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 15, 2017

This appears to just be a continuation of an inquiry you already made. Regardless, yes, you may have claims against the landlord re the being locked out, wrongful entry into your space, and the diminution of services, and if those claims held up, then the landlord would owe a month's rent for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: My Landord is giving me a 72 hr notice but I am not even on a lease. What does she need to do to get me out?

I moved in with my girlfriend and the landlord approved it, increased the rent but never put me on a lease agreement like she said she was going to do. She now is trying to give my girlfriend and I a 72 hr eviction notice but I am not even on the lease. What steps does she need to go thru in order... View More

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 15, 2017

Your landlord must serve a properly worded, lawfully served 72 Hr. Notice on the lease holder - apparently your girlfriend. She is free to serve you an informational copy as well though is not legally required to. If the rent is not timely paid, then she does not have to accept rent after the 72... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: My storage place was sold. The new mgmt says that they did not receive my agreement from previous owner.

They have raised the rent with the proper service. What should I do about the rental agreement? Thank you for your help!

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Nov 14, 2017

Either give them a copy of your copy or simply enter into a new lease with them. I am guessing they have a month to month agreement with you anyway so they can always up your rent, or change your rental agreement, or require you to enter into a new one with just 30 days advanced notice anyway, so... View More

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