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Tenant took on temporary roommate for three mos, with verbal agreement only.
answered on Aug 25, 2016
This could get complicated quickly. This also depends on the lease, written or not. I would suggest contacting a local landlord-tenant attorney who handles the landlord side of things to have them take care of it. This is because if you screw up, you will need to hire an attorney to fix it, which... View More 
The construction consisted of removing a large chunk of wall in my daughter's room, my room and hallway for plumbing. My daughter is two and couldn't be left in her room or my room to sleep or play because they were sealed with only plastic. I also work from home in music and had to... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2016
You should have come to an agreement with your landlord before moving out to cover all of these expenses. I would contact a local landlord-tenant attorney to discuss in greater detail.
I moved into my unit 8 months ago, new floors were put in before I moved in. My landlord now wants me to completely move out for two weeks (including all my furniture) so he can put new floors in my unit, then I'm supposed to move back once the work is done. So basically I'm being asked... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2016
Unless your lease says differently, you should not have to move out unless you agree to (assuming you are not on a week-to-week lease). That is, if he wants you out, he should pay you to move you. I would suggest contacting a local landlord-tenant attorney in your area (might have to try Bend) to... View More
My landlord kick me out because I was behind on rent a month and a half. I met him in court where we stipulated for an agreement of $200 I owed him if he would give me 30 days to move out. He agreed and I went home and started packing. On the date in which I was supposed to pay he would not... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2016
I personally do not do debt collection, but I believe as part of your judgment you can get the costs and attorney's fees back for going after this debt. Thus, I would suggest finding a local debt collection attorney to discuss, with them taking your case on a contingency basis so you can... View More
to cover in event of an attack?Does going through a rental agency effect this?
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Why not? They can decide to have a pet friendly or no pets policy.
answered on Aug 9, 2016
"in danger of legal action against me" very much so, if your renter does not have renters insurance or enough of it. Are you liable, that is a much more complex question. If this actually happened, versus theoretical, contact your own insurance company to put them on notice of a claim.
answered on Aug 1, 2016
Then it has to follow the written notice requirements here: http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/90.155 which does not allow for notice via text/email.
A tree was planted without permission and we want to remove it when they leave and charge their deposit for costs. Can we charge them to "repair" the lawn back to what it was before, using only a clause "tenant must surrender property in as good condition as was received" or... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2016
The problem is, is removing the tree a repair, and is it damage? Generally adding something like that is not detrimental to the property, and trees often enhance the value to the property. Where you did not have a clause in your lease, it would be best to not charge the tenant, as if they... View More
My last month rent should have been prorated for 6 days but the landlord took the full month (through auto payment) and won't refund me timely. It has almost been 2 weeks.
answered on Jul 20, 2016
I would suggest contacting a landlord/tenant attorney to discuss your options. They would be able to look at the situation and better advise you as to if you were entitled to the rent even being prorated.
When I moved in I took over the lease from a friend, with the landlady's permission to do so. However, the place was not cleaned and there was no walk through when I moved in. I cleaned it and made small repairs that were needed because the landlady was unavailable to meet with me, despite... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2016
If you took over the lease, you are likely subject to what it looked like/condition it was in when your friend moved in. This depends on what you lease says. If the flooring was fine when your friend moved in and the items were not broken when they moved in, then you may be on the hook. In general,... View More
,I have been here a little over a month and I had agreed to a 6 month lease. I gave them rent and minutes after I did is when they told me I needed to look for a new place.Now I understand that this has something to do with the death of someone but I am confused because they do not own this house?... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2016
If you have a six-month lease, you have a six-month lease and they cannot just evict you. Whomever the new owner is takes it subject to the existing lease. My guess is your landlord is subleasing to you contrary to their own lease and found out their own lease is being terminated so they have to... View More
I would like to give her 2 weeks and have rent pro-rated since she's asking me to leave.
answered on Jun 9, 2016
If you want to leave before the 60 days is up, yes, you would have to give her 30 days notice. If she wants you out sooner, you might be able to negotiate two-weeks notice with pro-rated rent, but you do not have to move out earlier than the 60 days and she does not have to allow you out earlier... View More
Located in Central Oregon. Month to month tenancy. Just want to be sure we give the correct notice and have been given some conflicting information.
answered on Jun 9, 2016
The reason you have likely been given conflicting info, as the time varies for your two situations. See http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/90.427 ORS 90.427(3)
A prospect tenant plans to have a live-in au pair (foreigner). I'm trying to see what it means to me (landlord) and my liabilities.
answered on May 23, 2016
There should no real liabilities just because they are a live-in au pair. If this person gets injured on the property due to your negligence, you would face the same liability as if they were the tenant.
it's really interfering with our quality of living - the smoke gets into everything. The landlord (it's a large apartment community) says they are not a no-smoking community and can't do anything about it. We enjoyed living here but the smoke is making it unbearable to the point... View More
answered on May 20, 2016
You should first review the rental agreement you have with your landlord to determine your rights. The landlord may be required to make accommodations for you if the smoke is adversely affecting your health, as documented by a health care professional. You may also have a nuisance claim against... View More
To avoid paying pro-rated rent I must give 30 days notice to leave. How can I do that if I know exactly 30 days before if my rent will increase? Do I have to find a place to live in 1 day?
I live in Tigard, Oregon. I see Portland now has a 90 day rule for rental increase.
answered on Apr 5, 2016
You basically have one day to decide if you want to pay the increase, but obviously about a month to find a new place.
& claims we arn`t , (we have been )& said he would charge a extra 50$ we are not the only ones who use this road, This just started and we have been here for 4yrs, what are the laws on this in Oregon?
answered on Mar 31, 2016
What does your lease say? That contract is what determines most rights and responsibilities.
We decided not to stay there because of this. Are they in breach of contract for denying us power that night? We have a text message from them saying "no power until you give us more money." They are denying us our deposit back.
answered on Mar 15, 2016
Go find a local landlord/tenant attorney to discuss. This would relate to habitability, and there are strict rules and strong penalties for this type of thing.
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