IF you currently are residential landlord-tenant and IF you have been there more than a year, then a landlord may not even issue a no cause termination notice until after the Covid-19 crisis is declared over (currently scheduled for September 30th but subject to change as the time comes closer) and... View More

I also question the legality of trying to charge you a "Covid deep cleaning fee". As for the window repair, I understand and also would ask for a copy of the receipt (though there may not be much if the landlord or one of their already employees did the repair work) but understand the... View More

There is a ban on terminating a tenancy without cause and for non-payment of rent during the pandemic. There is no ban on raising rent so long as the other requirements are met - at least 90 days prior written notice, the raise does not violate the statutory maximum, etc.

A 90 day notice is a no cause termination notice (but which can now only be issued for a "permitted reason". They are currently banned from even being issued due to Covid-19 until at least September 30 and possibly later. You are free, however, to provide a tenant with incentive to... View More

A tenant can rely upon a 6 month grace period to re-pay rent owed and accrued, but unpaid, during the Covid emergency and cannot be terminated/evicted because they have not paid rent during that emergency. A tenant does NOT have a 6 month grace period from being terminated/evicted for any other... View More

Yes, you can still file an Affidavit of Claiming Successor (small estate) in Multnomah County. Unfortunately, the Court is not currently issuing certified copies. I recommend you have a probate attorney assist you and he/she will be able to print off the Affidavit from OCJIN once it is filed so... View More

This is all very confusing. First no termination notice - either from or to a tenant - is valid or enforceable if only sent by text or email. Second, if he is giving notice, why would you send a 90 day notice? Third, issuing a 90 day no cause notice during the Covid crisis is generally unlawful.... View More

A landlord won't be able to evict for failure to pay rent until 6 months after the Covid crisis. Currently, a landlord will be able to issue a no cause termination notice after Sept. 30, 2020. No cause is just that - it has nothing (legally) to do with whether the tenant is current on their rent.

Ask? Of course. Require? Not a chance. Do you want others going through your home when you are not there? Neither do most tenants. Further the tenant has an absolute right to deny you entry as long as they do not do so unreasonably - and good luck in getting a Judge to say a tenant is being... View More

Certainly as long as they provide at least 90 prior written notice and are otherwise in compliance with the rules. The Covid-19 emergency has gotten tenant protections against being evicted for non-payment of rent and for no-cause termination of tenancy notices but there is no prohibition against... View More

No worries - while your landlord won't like it, and you will still owe rent for the additional days, the only thing the landlord can legally do is file to evict you in court. Not only does that cost him money, but your first court appearance cannot be before 7 days after he files (and no... 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

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

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

First, the collection agency is collecting a debt. They are not the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and have no power to suspend your driving privilege. Second, you mentioned "grace" period. Did your insurance company deny coverage for this accident even though you just bought the car?... 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

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