I installed $1440.00 worth of carpeting when I moved in. Landlord says in lieu of security deposit.

Hopefully you have some sort of written documentation of the agreement when you moved in and/or proof of you buying the carpet, preferably with...

Can my landlord sue me for not paying 1 month rent, after I informed them prior that I was moving?

You may or may not have valid claims for habitability violations but they do not allow you to apply your security deposit towards rent and they do...

Can I sue my landlord for all my rent back?

You don't have to put up with this sort of abuse - but you do need to address it according to specified legal procedures. Just suddenly stopping...

Is the Landlord Responsible for Auto Accident on HOA property?

You need to look at your Home Owners Association Agreement to see but it is not unusual for an owner to be responsible for damage they cause to...

Tenant wanting to discount rent.

A landlord's exact duties regarding repairs and a tenant's right to reduced rent vary somewhat from State to State s it will take a MN attorney to...

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My brother passed away a few days ago. I have lived with him for the past 3 years. He owns the house and most of the furniture

Assuming your brother passed away without a valid Will, then his property will pass to others according to the Oregon Statutes, likely to his...

Why does my landlord want to terminate my lease and offer me a new month to month lease ?

It often is much easier to simply do a new lease rather than try to substantially modify an old one, particularly if you want to change the parties...

Can I sue the landlord for forcing me to sign a new rental agreement by threatening to evict me if I do not sign it.

Your landlord is free to tell you either sign my new lease agreement, with all of its terms, or I will terminate your tenancy and find someone who...

What is the proper steps to take when a landlord repeatedly violates landlord tenant laws including those stated in lease?

First, you need to be fully documenting each and every violation you witness - pictures if you can and appropriate; pad of paper with written log...

"Last Month's Rent Deposit" requirement illegal?

Yes, perfectly legal in Oregon. Don't take your legal advice from your tenants! Good luck.