How do I establish liability when multiple tenants leave abandoned property?

If they have truly abandoned their tenancy, you do not need to file an eviction and proceed directly to addressing the abandoned property. ...

Is it legal for our landlord to terminate our lease agreement due to negligence. When we have proven that we were not negligent?

You really need to review everything with a landlord-tenant attorney to know what your options are. You don't say what type of notice you...

Without seeing all the documents, no attorney is likely to give you a "guaranteed" answer but as a general principle, if they advertised 100%...

Can I change the "last month rent" deposit into a security deposit?

I fully concur with Mr. Mauger and would only add that with very limited exceptions, you can only increase the amount of the security deposit...

Do i?

Branded Titles of any type are supposed to be disclosed to the prospective buyer before completing the sale and the sale paperwork normally...

When wages are garnished, a Writ of Garnishment is valid for 90 days or until the amount owed is paid in full, whichever comes first. If it is not...

Can a landlord change our rental agreement 3 months after move in because I asked for it in writing instead of just verbal ?

Technically no, a landlord is prohibited from raising the amount of a security deposit during the first year of residency (see ORS 90.300(5)(a)). ...

How do I fight a notice of restitution?

Normally you would have had 4 days after being served an Affidavit of Non-Compliance to seek a court hearing and chance to tell the Judge your side...

I agree with Mr. Parks and only wish to add that even if you are liable for new carpet, the most you should be liable for is the depreciated cost -...

My landlord charges $100 late fee on $850 monthly rent. Is this normal for Porland, Oregon?

Assuming it is provided for in the lease, then a late fee has to be reasonable and/or a customary amount in the local rental market where it is...