Hi, I’ve been looking for a lawyer to take my case, but with no avail. So I’ve been trying to do it on my own, but can’t. I would greatly appreciate knowing where or how I can get help getting compensation for this, if/what letter I can send, or if I have to go to small claims, etc.. Thank... Read more »
There are few things more frustrating that companies that make promises to their customers, who rely on the promise, then only to find out that it is a lie. "Best Burgers in Town", "World-Famous Pizza", those all make us expect their products to be good--if not the best in town.... Read more »
It has been well over 31 days since we turned the property back over to the landlord. The only “written” itemized accounting we have received was via Facebook Messenger and/or email. It was not personally delivered or mailed.
They have claimed they’re withholding the additional $300... Read more »
You should sue for the $1600. If he wants the $500, let him counter Sue you for it - and prove it in court. That said, you may want to think about having an attorney represent you in regular court instead. The landlord has no incentive to do anything but go to trial in small claims. In regular... Read more »
My work put up a sign saying a position starts at $17.25/hr. I work the position and only make $15.48/hr. My employer told a coworker that it’s because we work 32 hours a week instead of 40.
Maybe not. This is not really a minimum wage question, it is whether the employer has misrepresented the terms of employment. In CA, it is unlawful for an employer to misrepresent the terms of employment to get you to move to CA for the job. In OR? You should contact a local employment law... Read more »
Married since July 5th 2014 at least still married separated and separate households since October 2018
Husband was soul provider
At the time when we were getting married. We signed, and the wedding official signed document stating husband will pay wife monies out to the wife every... Read more »
In Oregon, there is a legal presumption that the value of any asset, except inheritances or gifts, acquired during the marriage will be shared equally at the time of divorce. Typically in Oregon the court uses the value of assets at the time of divorce, not separation. There are some exceptions.... Read more »
Please understand that I am not asking whether I have a case or trying to provide any and all relevant details in the hopes that someone "buys" my story. I know that my home does not meet a number of the elements required for habitability (i..e., I cannot cook due to the lack of a vent... Read more »
ORS 90.320 specifies the minimum habitability standards a rental dwelling must meet. Besides seeking monetary damages, you can also ask a Judge to Order a landlord to repair, with severe penalties if they do not. Review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney.
Have an inspection coming up and I’m worried with COVID know my landlords that they will not follow proper health protocol and I am immuno comprised.
Certainly - you are free to put any reasonable requirements you wish upon anyone wanting to enter your home, just tell them ahead of time. If they don't want to comply, refuse entry. If they try to enter anyway, document it and call the police the same as you would for anyone trying to force... Read more »
i'm 46 years old
Filing a lawsuit against your mother would certainly create awkward times during the holidays. There are other ways to get the information you seek. Get a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state in which you were born. If that doesn't have the information you seek, then... Read more »
Scenario: In Oregon, in 2020 during the moratorium. A landlord made their tenant move out of their home. Because the landlord planned on selling this rental to new occupants. After the tenant is forced out of the house, the landlord infact does not sell the house. But instead rents it out to... Read more »
It all depends upon the exact timing, nature of notice's provided, whether the tenant left voluntarily or was evicted by the court, etc. 2020 contained many alterations of normal landlord-tenant law due to Covid and many changes were temporary, changing one or more times during the calendar... Read more »
A tenant awakes to his landlord (who is also his mother), inside of his apartment. The landlord is drunk and aggressively harrassing the tenant who was telling the landlord to leave. Landlord refuses to leave, and physically attacks tenant ,causes huge scene. Once the landlord his practically... Read more »
You need to immediately talk with a local landlord tenant attorney. You likely have damage claims against the landlord and perhaps criminal as well. Anytime you tell a landlord to leave the inside of your home (or anyone else for that matter) and they do not, call the police!
You should deny him entry at least until after the quarantine is finished.
Total lost ,is been 2 years now the condo 70% done sudenly there 2 things hapend our porsonal insurance says we have to move out of tenporaly housing.and the unit that cause fire lawyer text us about how much amount that they(farmers) owe us. I dont want answer i need advice
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal and the loss of your home to fire. When you say you want advice, not answer, you may need to consider a consult with an attorney (if you don't have one already, where the attorney... Read more »
Is a check marked "paid in full", and negotiated still a valid "accord and satisfaction" in Oregon, in a disputed matter?
If you are asking if you write "Paid in Full" on a check's memo line and submit it for less than the full amount of the bill, and it is cashed, are you off the hook for the balance of the bill, the answer is NO. If you have a written agreement specifying the creditor is settling for... Read more »
I was charged with a dui and reckless endangermeant while I was on my prescription medication I didn't have an accident but was swerving on the highway with my daughter in the backseat. I don't remember anything about the incident. I have much more details about the case and that day but... Read more »
First, and foremost, consider yourself blessed that nothing worse happened and your daughter is alright and safe, as are you. Second, the fact you "don't remember anything about the incident" is troubling. But, it highlights the seriousness of what occurred. The fact that you were... Read more »
My rent was prepaid. The hearing was 8/31/2021, on 9/01/2021, the rent was paid for September and taken out of the balance.
The balance of what? You can try arguing that but the statutory waiver provisions resulting from a partial acceptance of rent waives a landlord's right to terminate a tenancy under ORS 90.394. IF you went to trial and the court issued a Judgment, there no longer IS an issue of the... Read more »
She lives in a nursing home has Medicare and Medicade but no other assets. I would have a difficult time covering her final expenses I want to purchase life insurance to help cover her final expenses. I have heard about filial responsibility laws and am concerned about this.
Yes, there is such a thing. However, you I’ll most likely find that the premium is about equal to the death benefit at your mom’s stage in life.
We have lived together for the last 3 years. We have 2 children together. I am the sole homeowner and work full-time. She works part-time and refuses to leave because she can't afford to live on her own. She is extremely abusive to myself and our children. I have insisted that she needs to... Read more »
It depends upon whether she can legally be classified as a tenant. If so, you go through the hoops to terminate her tenancy and evict if necessary. If not a tenant (likely given your brief description), then you have to file to eject her from the house. Eviction and ejection share similar goals -... Read more »
Then defaulted to a Month to month. My husband needs the room for his sister, as she has no where else to go. By law can I give them a 30 day notice or does it have to be a 90 day? What are my options?
You have to provide them with a written 90 day no cause termination of tenancy notice that specifies all the legally required information and which is lawfully served upon the tenants. See ORS 90.427
Of course they can - and you are free to decline them entry or to ask them to leave. If they don't, call the police.
We opened the unit together but I paid it.
When you say you opened it together, if you co-signed the rental agreement, the storage facility should have no problem allowing you access as long as your rent is paid to date. If you are not on the rental agreement, then your daughter will have to access the unit or possibly the storage facility... Read more »
Our landlord does not live in the duplex, it's an investment property.
Whomever is the owner when you leave will owe you the security deposit, regardless of whether the current owner has transferred the deposit to the new owner or not.
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