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answered on May 24, 2022
If your son is trespassing on the property, you should call your local police department. However, you may need to consult a local landlord tenant or real property attorney to assist with ejectment. It sounds like you do not have a lease agreement with you, but there are a lot of facts that could... View More
My parents invited me to live w them. I lived upstairs, it was explicitly stated that it was to be my home and area only. We had no disagreements for a year I am a good roommate and tenant. Because of a very minor first disagreement they changed the locks when I left for 2 days, kicked me out over... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2022
Without additional information about the lease agreement you had with your parents, landlords, the incident, and other information, it is hard to know if you have a claim against your landlords. Assuming you have a lease agreement, you pay rent every month, then yes you would have a claim against... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2022
Without further information, there is nothing for me or any other attorney to comment on or help with. If it is more than just a specific question, you are likely to need at least the consultation, if not the outright assistance of, a local landlord-tenant attorney. If that is likely, just make... View More
I just noticed that my landlord is charging me for month to month when I specifically signed a 6 month lease
answered on Apr 22, 2022
Are you saying that you are being charged more rent each month than your lease said you would be? If so, that can be remedied. Document the total overage amount you have paid in the last 12 months; write an explanation along with the overage documentation, and subtract that overage amount from... View More
He is an ESA animal can they make me move or get rid of him?
answered on Apr 20, 2022
If your lease does not allow for pets then your landlord has a right to serve you with a notice of termination for the violation. However, if your animal is an emotional support animal ("ESA"), you need to show your landlord your note from your doctor proving your animal is an ESA, which... View More
The owner has stated they want to move back into the property. We have spent 19 months in the property, the last 7 months at an increased rate of rent. Do I still have give a 30 day notice or a shorter time notice of intent to vacate? What are my rights as a tenant if the property owner does not... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2022
Under Oregon law if your landlord as properly served you with a 90 day notice including 3 days for mailing for the reason of moving back into their residence, they do not have another place for your to move to, and you have a month to month residency of which you have been there longer than a year,... View More
While lease requires tenant to maintain yard, she doesn't/ can't seem to do it
answered on Apr 7, 2022
If your tenant's lease requires that they maintain the yard, you can serve your tenant a notice to cure the violation of their lease agreement and if they do not cure the violation by the stated deadline within the notice you can terminate their lease agreement. You should consult a landlord... View More
I am already a tenant and have lived in this house for 2.5 years, each time on a 1 year lease. I don't want to risk losing this place, but also am unsure if it is something I must contact them about.
answered on Apr 5, 2022
When your child is born you would need to update your lease agreement to add the new occupant of rental property. So you would need to tell your landlord then. If you are worried about your landlord terminating your lease agreement or not renewing your lease agreement because you are having another... View More
I asked my current landlord for a reasonable accommodation for more time to move out based on my disabling conditions. When he replied via email he said “Could you please clarify : What is the nature of your disability? To be clear, (we) are not questioning your assertion that you are disabled... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2022
You did not state whether or not when you asked for additional time if you gave your landlord a letter from doctor along with your request for reasonable accommodation. If you did not, you should contact your doctor for a letter to give to your landlord. If you did give a letter to your landlord,... View More
I rent out a couple bedrooms in my home in Washington County, OR to a tenant that I need to evict. It’s a small house. We share the kitchen, bedroom, living room, and garage. We have a verbal contract. He has lived with me for several years. His behavior towards me became abusive over the covid... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2022
To properly terminate a tenancy, you would have a serve a notice to your tenant, but there a lot variables which need to be determined before the notice is served. To make sure that you have served the proper notice in the proper manner you should consult a landlord tenant attorney before doing so.... View More
My landlord has only given me 30-days in words, not written.
We do not have a rental contract is the law the same with or without one?
OR means Oregon.
answered on Mar 29, 2022
Without additional information such as when you moved into your unit, what type of lease agreement you have, why your landlord is looking to terminate your lease agreement, what city your live in, and potentially other facts, at this time your question cannot be answered because there are too many... View More
Does owner have to give any advance notice if needing to leave
answered on Mar 25, 2022
Yes, you are entitled to notice if they wish to terminate your tenancy. How much notice depends upon how long you have been there. On the other hand, normally you would not be terminated just because you have a new owner. Only if the new owner's have plans that conflict are you likely to be... View More
My landlord has only given me 30-days in words, not written.
We do not have a rental contract is the law the same with or without one?
OR means Oregon.
answered on Mar 25, 2022
First, if you have not been legally served a written termination notice, containing all the legally required information, any attempt to remove you will be invalid and unenforceable. If you are referring to a no cause termination, if you have been there for more than a year, then a 90 day notice... View More
I rent a house I own and need to replace all plumbing in the rental. During work, which could take a couple days, there will be no water in the house. What are my obligations to my tenants in this situation? Am I able to do this while they are living there? If I am, how much notice am I required to... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2022
Generally, as a landlord you need to give at least 24 hour written notice to enter the property to your tenants and if the water is going to be out for several days you should give them a hotel room or a comparable place with working water to stay until the work is complete. You should consult with... View More
Meant to say infested
answered on Mar 9, 2022
It sound like you may have a claim against your landlord and HOA, if you have not reached out to a local landlord-tenant attorney you should do so as soon as possible. Good luck.
I own a duplex with my brother in law he lives in his side of the duplex and I rented it out but now I am wanting to move into my side of the duplex. Do i have to pay the tenant since I am asking them to move out? or am I in the clear since it is the only property I own? Also what do I need to... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2022
Without additional information including when your tenant moved in, when the lease is set to expire, and what city the rental property is located in, I cannot answer your question. If the property is located in the city of Portland, the answer is generally yes, but there are a lot of factors that... View More
My wife and I rent a room in her fathers house, her and I got into a disagreement (non physical and not in any way hostile) and he had over heard and had kicked me out the house putting me on the streets away from my kids and wife. Is he able to do this legally?
answered on Mar 7, 2022
No, not without proper notice and just cause. See a local landlord-tenant attorney if you wish to seek monetary damages though doing so is likely to damage whatever may be left of your relationship with your father-in-law.
My roommate has a pet and I have a pet cat. I was prescribed an ESA dog and had one before but it unfortunately died. It has been six months and after encouragement from my therapist I got another ESA dog. My landlord is claiming I have to get rid of my cat in order to have my ESA dog to stay under... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2022
Request? Sure. Require? Doubtful. As you point out, ESA and Service animals are legally not pets and thus not subject to pet restrictions or even no pet policies with landlords.
I haven’t been able to finish moving I won’t be able to quarantine until the end of this week
answered on Feb 14, 2022
I am interpreting your posting to mean you are supposed to be out by Feb 10, not that the notice is dated Feb. 10. If accurate, your and your families Covid status does not affect your termination date or obligation. Others can move your property but regardless, the notice is for terminating your... View More
My landlord raised my rent in September 2021 and today I received a notice that my rent is going up again in May 2022. It seems this is 2 rent increases in less then 12 months. I have lived here for almost 5 years. Is this legal? I have a month to month and I had a notice on my door, and slipped... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2022
If you have a fixed term or a month to month the answer is generally no. If you have a week to week lease the answer could be yes. But without seeing the notice, knowing what type of lease you have and knowing how you were served with the notices it is hard to answer your question. I would... View More
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