What action should I take after someone has departed from my house (room) with key after going for three weeks without payment?

You can now declare him to have abandoned his tenancy and proceed to act as if he had vacated. Beware, however, that if he left any personal...

Can my boyfriend and I kick my mother in law out of our house? She pays no rent, but baby sits our son while we are at work.

If she won't leave voluntarily, your only legal method is to file in court seeking a Judgment ejecting her from the property (assuming you do not...

Is the comment "we found someone who wants to rent this room we're hoping for Jan 1st " this was told to me on December 15 .

No they cannot lawfully lock you out, remove your property, reduce your utilities, etc. If you can prove that there is a landlord-tenant...

How much time do I give deceased tenant's executor to empty the rental house, no rental contract, in clackamas county, Oregon?

ORS 90.425 provides precise requirements you must follow or be potentially liable to the deceased tenant's estate. It includes written notice,...

You need to see a local landlord-tenant attorney immediately. The family has no legal right to shut the power off on you and you now likely have...

What options do I have?

Much depends upon exactly what your lease says but it is likely that they cannon legally terminate your tenancy for his visiting, so long as he...

Is it illegal to be towed for backing into a parking spot?

It sounds as if this happened at your rental dwelling. If so, much depends upon the dwelling's parking policies and notices either posted or in...

How many days in advance notice does a landlord need to give for a rent increase in Beaverton OR for an annual lease?

In all of Oregon, at least 90 days prior written notice must be provided for enforcement of any rent increase in month to month tenancies; and no...

My landlord fabricated Ana assault against her and she called the cops now he has a false restraining order and our daughter and

Your husband needs to vigorously oppose the restraining order - it can harm him for years to come if it stands. Many family law attorneys are well...

What rights do I have?

More details are needed to be able to provide you much meaningful advice. I'm am unclear about what, how much, and how frequently you contributed...