What should I do if I have not received my security deposit back from my old apartment and am getting the run around about it?

Assuming you can prove what you have posted, the only question I would have is whether you provided them with a forwarding address or other...

I agree with my colleagues that it may or may not still be valid, depending upon what has happened since the notice was given. That said, on the...

Is there an experienced probate attorney that is willing to take this case with a contingency payment & small retainer?

It would appear that the first thing necessary is a proper investigation and evaluation of the current situation and go from there. What is not...

Can we be sued for asking that this debt be paid, before giving a good recommendation?

I am not clear what your exact status is. When you say you went to court to try to collect, that is not an eviction proceeding, that would be...

What rights as a paying tenant of this property do I currently have?

I am not clear whether you are supposed to be on the "lost" written lease or if you have a separate oral rental agreement but regardless, if you...

Can they charge additional funds beyond the deposit? Can they come back after the 31 days and make a new claim?

Yes and yes. The landlord has up to one year to file claims against you in court. If he does not list the alleged damage in his original...

I sued tenant for non paid rents (4months) and he counter sues me.

It really will all depend upon what the Release and Settlement Agreement that he signed said. Properly drafted, he should not be able to win...

Can we give her a 30 day notice?

It all depends on several details. The most important is are you just fellow house mates, both on a lease with the landlord? Or are you her...

Do I have any options after finding out the person whom I've been under the impression was my landlord had his license revoked?

Things are not quite clear in your posting. You say his license was revoked for a laundry list of things that are currently happening to you - but...

How much notice is the landlord required to give me according to Oregon law in my situation?

According to the facts in your posting, you are correct that you are entitled to 60 days written notice UNLESS all the factors in ORS 90.427 (5)...