I'm in Oregon, just won as plaintiff and eviction case and got a writ of restitution. How do I start the 4 day count?

The Notice of Restitution is issued by the Court and normally comes with the compliance date filled in, and is normally served by the Sheriff. ...

Can OR landlord fine x-tenants for removing all smoke alarms and for NO SMOKING violations (smoke smell potent in garage)?

If your lease and no-smoking written policy specifies it, you can charge a penalty fee for the 2nd violation, after providing the tenant with the...

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You need to read the new lease carefully but no, you would not be double-billed for rent when one lease replaces or renews the prior one. BUT if...

Who is resposible, HOA or landlord or property manager?

The answer to both questions is likely the same - it depends upon what your agreements with parties say. The HOA likely has no time frame attached...

Is it legal for my landlord to give me an 60-day notice and in the same week give us less than 30 days to move out upon sale?

If you have resided there less than a year and are on a month to month tenancy, your landlord may terminate your tenancy without cause by giving...

Who has the burden of proof?

If you want credit for it, the burden of proof will be on you. How would you have paid it - by check? If so, your bank can probably find a record...

How is it determined what is considered a felony and a misdemeanor?

The criminal laws themselves specify whether they are a misdemeanor or a felony and, by definition, a misdemeanor is punishable by up to a year in...

How does one disprove an elder abuse case before it has gone to trial?

If Grandma is still mentally sound, she can shut everything down quite quickly. She can tell Uncle to back down, she can revoke his power of...

Can i be evicted out of my home that was illegal sublet to me before 30 days for last month is up,i had been cleaning and fixin?

If you are not on the lease and the landlord has not knowingly accepted rent from you, you absolutely can be evicted. Exactly how, however, and...

How many days notice do I have to give to a tenant,after he moved out and left some of his belongings in the house, in Portland,

There is a very precise statutory scheme that you must follow to avoid potential liability and the penalties to landlord's who do not follow that...