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Do I need to pay rent for this month, in a house that I'm renting, that is a short sale and I'm the one buying it?
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Answered on August 05, 2015
The general rule is you owe rent to the legal owner for every day you occupy the dwelling, regardless of whether you plan to become the new owner...
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I did a walk thru with my landlord and he gave me a check for my full deposit. A week later he sent me a bill.
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Answered on August 04, 2015
Yes, he can do that. However the burden of proof will be on him. So much may depend upon exactly what you are now being charged for. If he is...
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I got approved for an apartment and they are trying to charge me a deposit from my service animal. That's illegal!
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Answered on August 04, 2015
If they don't back off completely, consider filing a complaint with the Fair Housing folks, as well as the California Attorney General's office...
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Can my landlord charge late fee for a month that is on time because previous month was late?
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Answered on August 04, 2015
Whether this is lawful will depend upon either your State law or your lease agreement. In Oregon, it is against state law to cascade late fees...
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Im a disabled adult tenant whose been harassed n threatened n controlled
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Answered on August 04, 2015
You don't ask a question so it is impossible to respond to you in a meaningful way. IF you are behind on your rent, it is up to the landlord what...
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If my landlord were to talk to a previous landlord about me after I have a lease signed and they told them lies could the evict
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Answered on August 04, 2015
You don't say whether your new living arrangement is on a month to month tenancy or a term lease. IF it is a month to month, the landlord can...
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I was told my sec dep and pet dep would be used toward last mo rent upon moving.
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Answered on August 04, 2015
It is not clear why you would think you could use your deposits towards last month's rent - that would leave the landlord without the very...
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Mobile Home Park, Oregon. Owner is not living up to rules they instituted re: keeping maintenance UPD for tenant homes
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Answered on August 04, 2015
Most likely, nothing. As a general rule, repair issues, violations of park rules and maintenance standards, etc. legally are issues only between...
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Can a creditor garnish wages exceeding what's owed, court costs fees?
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Answered on August 01, 2015
No, they cannot legally garnish you for more than you owe. But determining how much you owe is not likely to be as simple as paying what the Judge...
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How long before I can evict my tenant in Mississippi? shes a month and half behind on rent
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Answered on August 01, 2015
Your state law will specify the timeframe and procedures - here in Oregon it is 8 days. Regardless, if she is more than a month behind, you have...
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