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Would a rental agreement be considered broken?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 08, 2019

IF the third person was both a co-signer on the lease and has vacated, abandoning any claim to their tenancy, then arguably all three are in...

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Can they garnish my whole bank account

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 08, 2019

IF a creditor has a court Judgment and Money Award against you, they are free to garnish any bank account that has your name on it or your wages or...

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When a seller offers someone first option to buy a property in writing and later decides not to sell, is that real estate fraud?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 08, 2019

This is a very fact specific issue, the resolution of which likely depends upon the exact wording of the documents, the exact timing, etc. Usually...

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What do I do about my black- tar- heroin- dealing landlord??

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 08, 2019

Oral rental agreements are legal and enforceable, though you may have a difficult time proving the terms of your agreement. Still, it means the...

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Landlord decided not to re-rent property after our notice was given?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 08, 2019

Although it may be a battle, technically if the landlord fails to make reasonable efforts to re-rent your dwelling, you should be off the hook for...

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Can somebody legally evict you by sending a via text message not by sending it in written not mail in Oregon saying 3 day notic?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 08, 2019

Assuming you are referring to being served a 72 hr notice for failure to timely pay rent, in order for the notice to be valid and enforceable, it...

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There was no charges no case number no report taken nothing but yet the insurance company has it on my record and it's driving m

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 07, 2019

You don't say what happened and/or what is alleged to have happened, making it impossible to tell you much of anything useful. Still, the basic...

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I signed a non compete agreement with the Running Y?How long do non competes remain in effect?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 07, 2019

A properly drafted non-compete agreement will specify how long it lasts and exactly what geographical limits apply to it. A proper non-compete...

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Can my roommate/landlord kick me out with a typed up notice he left on my bedroom door and less than a months notice?

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 07, 2019

You need to immediately review everything with a local landlord-tenant attorney. You don't say whether you are on a month to month tenancy or a...

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Can a landlord charge a late fee on an unpaid late fee? Also what is the maximum late fee? Mine charges $175 on plus bank fees.

Gregory's answer | Answered on July 06, 2019

Your rights (and the landlord's for that matter) depend upon the terms in your written lease/rental agreement and, of course, Oregon law. Oregon...

Gregory L Abbott's Answers (7443)

Would a rental agreement be considered broken?

Can they garnish my whole bank account

When a seller offers someone first option to buy a property in writing and later decides not to sell, is that real estate fraud?

What do I do about my black- tar- heroin- dealing landlord??

Landlord decided not to re-rent property after our notice was given?

Can somebody legally evict you by sending a via text message not by sending it in written not mail in Oregon saying 3 day notic?

There was no charges no case number no report taken nothing but yet the insurance company has it on my record and it's driving m

I signed a non compete agreement with the Running Y?How long do non competes remain in effect?

Can my roommate/landlord kick me out with a typed up notice he left on my bedroom door and less than a months notice?

Can a landlord charge a late fee on an unpaid late fee? Also what is the maximum late fee? Mine charges $175 on plus bank fees.